Cowden received a blow with the news that Thomas O'Brien will be out for up to two months with a broken metatarsal.
The talented 20-year old suffered the injury at training last week and his foot will be in a cast for six weeks.
O'Brien signed for the club as a 14-year old and has developed into a formidable centre half or defensive midfielder.
Everyone at Central Park wishes "Big Time" a speedy recovery!