Rudden makes 'surprise' move to Dunfermline

Striker Zak Rudden has made a "surprise" move to Dunfermline just two months after joining Livingston from Queen's Park.

The 25-year-old has left for an undisclosed fee after making five appearances for David Martindale's side, scoring once.

However, the forward has not featured in Livingston's past two Scottish Premiership games.

"In all honesty, it came as a bit of a surprise," said manager Martindale. "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 nine week in, week out.

"To be fair to Zak, he wasn't looking to leave, but when we both talked it over it was obvious 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."