We can confirm that striker Zak Rudden has today departed the club to sign for Championship side Dunfermline Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

Having joined the club in June, the 25-year-old has featured 5 times this season, scoring his only goal for the Lions in a Premier Sports Cup win over Brora Rangers last month.

Men’s first-team manager David Martindale said: “In all honesty, it came as a bit of a surprise and neither myself or Zak had any knowledge of Dunfermline’s interest until I had a phone call from them.

“I spoke with Zak and we had a very good conversation face-to-face and I explained this wasn’t part of our plans, but that I would understand if he wanted to be a regular number 9 week-in week-out as his playing time has been limited so far this season.

“To be fair to Zak, he wasn’t looking to leave but when we both talked it over, it was obvious that this would be a very good move for him from a footballing point of view, and we would receive a nominal transfer fee which always helps in any move. It felt like a good deal for all parties.

“Zak leaves with nothing but our best wishes and in the short period I’ve worked with him, I can honestly say I enjoyed my time coaching him and having him here.

“Like I say, it really came out of the blue but I feel we are well covered at the top end of the park and I was happy to shake Zak’s hand and wish him all the best.”

Good luck, Zak!

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