Cowden signed 21-year old full-back Chris Shanks at the end of February 2008 following his earlier release from Barclay's Premiership side Newcastle United. Shanks had been training with Morton but made the move to Central Park after an approach from Brian Welsh

The Ashington-born player had been a regular for the St. James's Park's reserver side after joining their youth academy as a 12-year old.

Position: Right Back

Date of Birth: 16th October 1986

Place of Birth: Ashington

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Signed for Cowden: February 2008

Previous clubs: Newcastle United

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