 He went on to sign for Yorkshire semi professional side Armthorpe Welfare and later played as an amateur in the Grimsby League's for Lincs International FC and A & G Auto Repairs FC.In September 2009 his former Grimsby youth coach Neil Woods recommended him to first team manager Mike Newell, who after offering Shahin a trial would go on to sign the player on a contact until the end of the 2009-10 season.Shahin made his professional debut on 17 October, in a 2-0 home defeat against Rochdale.