Linfield pay respects to late Mark Farren

Linfield paid tribute to the late Mark Farren before their Irish Cup tie against Armagh this afternoon.

The former Derry City, Finn Harps and Glenavon striker passed away on Wednesday last following a long battle against cancer. He was aged just 33.

Before kick-off at Windsor Park, players from both sides gathered round the centre circle (pictured) for a minute’s silence which was impeccably observed around the ground.

Linfield went on to win the game 7-0.

Across Belfast at The Oval, a minute’s applause was held in the 10th minute during the Glentoran-Glenavon Cup tie in recognition of the 10 number jersey worn by the Greencastle man during his time with the Lurgan Blues.

Glenavon won the game 4-1 with Derry GAA star Eoin Bradley among the Glenavon goalscorers.