Farningham trained as a youth with Dundee United before beginning his senior career with Forfar Athletic, making his debut towards the end of the 1970s.
Two years after signing, Farningham began to combine playing duties with coaching the youngsters at Dens Park, and at the end of his career, returned to first club Forfar on loan, scoring once during his temporary stay.
In July 2001 and prior to Duffy's arrival, Farningham received a three-month dugout ban after his behaviour during an under-21 match two months previously.
Farningham was made redundant in 2008 following Gretna's demise and was working on a building site[4] before returning to Dundee in November 2008 as Jocky Scott's assistant.
[5] Farningham was appointed interim manager of Montrose in March 2011,[6] and given the post permanently in early April.