and 20 June of the next (see FIFA Two for an explanation on this case and an ensuing amendment to the regulation in question:). On 12 May 2008 Farrelly underwent a serious operation to remove a tumour from his pancreas. His manager Alan Matthews reported: "Gareth has had major surgery and remains in intensive care in Warwick hospital." The operation was an apparent success. Following his illness he had spells at Morecambe and Warrington. Farrelly settled a case against Cork City for unfair dismissal in October 2009. International career Farrelly made his full international debut for Ireland as a 21-year-old, and has six caps. Personal life Since retiring as a professional footballer, Gareth moved into a career in law. He undertook an LLB degree at Edge Hill University, before training as a solicitor in London. During his training he spent time on secondment in the legal team at Everton. Managerial statistics References External links Living people 1975 births Association football midfielders Association footballers from Dublin (city) Republic of Ireland international footballers Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland B international footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Republic of Ireland youth international footballers Home Farm F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players Rotherham United F.C. players Everton F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Wigan Athletic F.C. players Bohemian F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Cork City F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players League of Ireland players Bohemian F.C. managers League of Ireland managers Warrington Town F.C. players Republic of Ireland football managers