Mark Shanks



Mark Shanks was signed by Willie McLean in 1977 and he came direct to Fir Park from Blackburn Rovers. Mark was a determined defender, who made 13 first team appearances for the ‘Well in 1978/79 campaign. At the end of the season he moved to Ayr United to be paired with a young man named Steve Nicol, later of Liverpool and Scotland fame. At the end of season 1984/85 Mark moved to Cyprus as he was released by Ayr United, he linked up with former boss Willie McLean.

Name:
Mark Shanks
Height:
5′ 7″
Weight:
9st 13lbs
Date of Birth:
19th May 1959
Place of Birth:
Airdrie
Position:
Defender
Nationality:
Scottish

Football Career:

Blackburn Rovers 1978
Motherwell 1978 1979
Ayr United 1979 1985
Dumbarton 1985 1986
Queen of the South 1986 1990

Well Career:

Apps Goals
League:
10 (1) 0
Scottish Cup:
0 0
League Cup:
1 0
Other:
2 0
Total:
13 (1) 0