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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Wed 27 Aug 23:00
According to the courier we are about to sign him on a permanent contract
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 27 Aug 23:10
Aye, been getting discussed on the striker thread since half four this afternoon.
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Wed 27 Aug 23:21
`Np admin please delete
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 27 Aug 23:23
Seems an odd one. More clubs than Rory McIlroy and didn`t he only just sign for Livi not that long ago?
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Thu 28 Aug 00:13
If we are paying money to get him from livi and they have only bought him in June themselves, if I was Zake I would be pumped big time.
That’s a big statement of confidence.
I hope it happens
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Thu 28 Aug 06:50
Fits the profile we’ve been crying out for in terms of physical, scores a decent amount, experienced at this level. Can also be a bit of a pr*ck on the pitch. Not my first choice but has the potential to be a good signing.
I remember the universal acclaim when we signing Brewster….
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 28 Aug 07:40
I think he will be a good fit. Right age and good experience. He is a proven goal scorer. Not prolific, but who is. We need someone in the box to get on the end of crosses.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Parallel Lines
Date: Thu 28 Aug 11:17
Done deal
I looked for my pet in all the books on animals and birds and then I found it in the Book of Revelations.Marty Feldman
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Topic Originator: broontroot
Date: Thu 28 Aug 11:32
Everyone deserves a chance and I`ll be fully behind him if he signs
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:04
Well, it’s a step down from the guys we were supposedly chasing, but it is what it is. Maybe Lennon will give us more insight into the summer negotiations once the window is closed?
Welcome,Zak. Let’s hope you bang in 20 goals.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:10
What happened to the Bulgarian guy we were signing? Where is Jason Cummings? Mind all that patter last season? Someone on here even said that Wanyama wouldn`t be the highest profile player here this season. Just goes to show that there is some amount of slavering on here. You wonder who starts these rumours, eh?
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:14
and the amount of folk that believe them too!
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:28
Quote:
GJS93, Thu 28 Aug 12:14
and the amount of folk that believe them too!
The moment I seen that 300k figure and people actually believing we`d chuck money like that around 😂 I mean sure, if you want Masterton mk2
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:48
You want to see what we paid for Jefferson then lol
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:53
Not the prolific goal scorer I was looking for. We`ll give him a chance though, this could be his chance to shine.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Kba990309
Date: Thu 28 Aug 12:59
X post new 9
Keith allan
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Topic Originator: Jaffa0711
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:03
Confirmed as signed
Colin
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:06
From COWS -
Dunfermline Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of striker Zak Rudden from Livingston on a 2 year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old Edinburgh-born forward brings a wealth of experience across Scottish football, having previously played for clubs including Rangers, Dundee, Partick Thistle and Queen’s Park. The striker’s footballing journey has seen him make a total of 238 professional appearances, scoring 66 goals.
Zak began his professional career in the Rangers youth system before breaking through to train with the first team in 2018. His development continued with successful loan spells, including a memorable season at Falkirk in 2018-19 where he netted 12 goals, and an 18 game stint south of the border with Plymouth Argyle in English League Two.
His time at Partick Thistle saw him find the net 18 times in nearly 50 appearances. At Dundee, he continued to prove his worth with 56 appearances and important goals, including match-winners and equalisers that demonstrated his ability to deliver when it matters most.in 2022-23 season he played 12 games at St Johnstone where he was a teammate of Chris Kane.
Internationally, Zak has represented Scotland at four different youth levels through to the under-21s.
Welcome to the Pars Zak!
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:07
True, not exactly the high profile signing we perhaps led to expect, but I think he might actually do well here. Welcome aboard, Zac.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:11
Undisclosed fee? Surely we haven’t paid very much for him given livi got him for free?
At least it’s another experienced option who has scored goals previously at this level and had a bit about him in terms of workrate and physicality so we have options maybe they still have another striker to come in who’s a bit more higher profile?
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:17
Martindale mentions it was a nominal fee, so it will be very little
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Topic Originator: we won the cup in 68
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:24
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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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:24
Rudden scored 9 goals in the championship last season on a team which was just as bad as us, he was their Kane, that’s 3 times as many as the striker he’s replacing in our team.
Rudden has 48 league goals in 188 games, compared to who was playing last season he will be far more effective and we should score more goals as a result, he’ll to used to working with very little as queens were hardly pleasing on the eye.
It’s a decent move, also having him suggests we are no longer desperate for a striker which might bring some players who have previously been asking for too much back to the table.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:36
Decent signing for Championship. Big lad well over 6ft so should win far more headers than the new Fleetwood striker ever did and will win more than Kane who tends to look for fouls more often than not.
Ruddens success at Pars will come down to the quality of service that we can provide…..or not. Get good crosses in and he will score goals. Think Graham Bain, not the most gifted footballer but probably the last “ old fashioned” CF we had.
You also have to factor in that if he and Kane are playing together under the lights then the combined glare off their heads will surely be an advantage…….
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:38
This also takes the pressure of Connor Young.
Lets see some goals Zak starting Saturday.
Remember the people in the NWS are your friends now!
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:43
This has an Andy Smith signing vibe about it. I think this is going to work out just fine 🙂. Welcome to the Pars Zak.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:45
He is absolutely brutal.
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:51
Welcome aboard Zak!
Exciting times ahead if we can get Zak on the pitch at the same time as Jefferson, Kearney and Cooper!
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Topic Originator: youngestdafcfan
Date: Thu 28 Aug 14:02
Quote:
Lucho_8, Thu 28 Aug 13:45
He is absolutely brutal.
Can`t be that bad if he scored 9 goals last season.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 28 Aug 14:14
Im guessing what’s happened is we have chased certain players and not got the deals done, meaning we’ve had to look to more options closer to home (geographically and experience wise).
Its not a bad signing, its not a terrific signing, but I think he will add goals. If him and Kane can both hit double figures this season, its a win.
The other good thing is he has had a pre season and some game time already this year, so wont be too far off the pace.
Welcome Zak.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Thu 28 Aug 14:37
Quote:
Lucho_8, Thu 28 Aug 13:45
He is absolutely brutal.
Thanks for your entitled opinion Pele.
Post Edited (Thu 28 Aug 14:37)
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Thu 28 Aug 14:48
A decent lad, spoke with him a lot at his time at Livingston and hopefully does well for The Pars 🏁
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Toddyrov
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:00
He Cani be as bad as been made oot, seems to be prone to a honker of a miss but works hard and has played this level for years. Quite happy with this one
Effe
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:00
I think Rudden is a clever signing. He scored roughly a goal every 3 games with a poor Queen’s Park and had a decent record at Falkirk and Partick. A proven goalscorer is what we were after. We were never going to sign Cummings, Palmer etc!
Post Edited (Thu 28 Aug 15:01)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:07
Why cant we ever sign a striker with hair? Is it an aerodynamic thing?
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: ParfectXI
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:33
I cant help but think weve just signed Craig Wighton Mark 2! Hopefully i’m wrong and he does the job for us!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:36
On reflection, it was quite a bold move to approach Livi about a player who had joined them just over two months ago.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:21
Quote:
desparado, Thu 28 Aug 13:36
Decent signing for Championship. Big lad well over 6ft so should win far more headers than the new Fleetwood striker ever did and will win more than Kane who tends to look for fouls more often than not.
Ruddens success at Pars will come down to the quality of service that we can provide…..or not. Get good crosses in and he will score goals. Think Graham Bain, not the most gifted footballer but probably the last “ old fashioned” CF we had.
You also have to factor in that if he and Kane are playing together under the lights then the combined glare off their heads will surely be an advantage…….
Agree desperado. He can score goals sp ot will be about the service and quality of balls into the box
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:25
I`ve seen enough that Kearney and Fraser will put in really decent crosses from the wide areas, just need a striker to attack the ball (and Lennon to start Kearney), which we haven`t had without Kane.
He`s experienced and has a good goal return for the level, I`m pleased we`re still looking for another striker but bringing in a more reliable option at this level than Young was a priority.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:30
I think he will do a job for us with a decent run of games.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:39
“McCann won 4.2 aerial duels per 90 at a 52% success rate
Rudden 2.1 per 90 at a 25% success rate”
Oh dear.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:39
Welcome to the Pars, Zak. I hope you prove any doubters wrong by getting into double figures. You may not have been a goalscoring machine before now, but we don`t know the %age of good chances you have converted.
I`m convinced that if the rest of the team create the chances, you and Kane will put a decent number of them away.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: par-ticular
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:41
….And how well did our forwards do at starks park? Bullied, because we lack experience. I dont think Stevenson would have ‘done’ him. He is an experienced striker even if all he does is “ throw his weight around “ and create space for our young players.
You can’t knock the guy, until you have seen him perform for us.
Trust the manager.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:52
Tbh im always of the opinion of "i dont give a toss how he`s done at previous clubs, as long as he does the business here"
COYP
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:02
Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Thu 28 Aug 16:39
“McCann won 4.2 aerial duels per 90 at a 52% success rate
Rudden 2.1 per 90 at a 25% success rate”
Meaningless stat even if it is true. Most headers Mcann won went to nobody.
How many headers did Mcann have on target and how many did he score ? One at Kelty I think. Tbf the service he got was poor but so was his timing of the jump mostly.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:13
Quote:
shellypar, Thu 28 Aug 16:52
Tbh im always of the opinion of "i dont give a toss how he`s done at previous clubs, as long as he does the business here"
There’s plenty of examples of players failing at one club and looking a different player elsewhere so I’m in agreement let’s judge him on what he does for Dunfermline.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:13
Quote:
General Zod, Thu 28 Aug 12:10
What happened to the Bulgarian guy we were signing?
Just goes to show that there is some amount of slavering on here. You wonder who starts these rumours, eh?
Just to clarify, I was the first person to post about the Bulgarian guy on here, the one supposedly costing a “six-figure fee.” I’ve no idea what’s happened with that rumour, but the info came from a journalist who appeared on the BBC Scottish Football podcast a day or two after Wanyama signed. If anyone really wants to check, you can listen back to it.
As for the rest of the rumours you mentioned, I’ve got no clue.
Anyway, welcome to the club, Zack Rudden. If I’m being honest, I’m neither buzzing nor gutted about the signing, but I trust the job Lennon’s doing. Hopefully, he’s another piece of the puzzle that helps us kick on.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:24
the podcasts are removed after a week.
"I`m pleased we`re still looking for another striker"
id wait to see what Lennon says now rather than the Courier putting a link to last weeks comments which doesnt say that and also the last time he said it was before Caceres signed.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:36
let me get this straight, we paid money for Zak Rudden ?
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:38
Quote:
General Zod, Thu 28 Aug 12:10
What happened to the Bulgarian guy we were signing? Where is Jason Cummings? Mind all that patter last season? Someone on here even said that Wanyama wouldn`t be the highest profile player here this season. Just goes to show that there is some amount of slavering on here. You wonder who starts these rumours, eh?
When did Borg become involved in Sheffield United? They signed a couple of players from the Bulgarian league, including a young striker, is it possible he was initially earmarked for here? It all seems to be going a bit pear shaped for them currently though, sitting at the bottom on nil points. They are probably wishing they had stuck with Wilder.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 28 Aug 17:51
We’ve got a championship level striker. I hope he does great
COYP
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 28 Aug 18:06
Interview with him is on COWS now.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Thu 28 Aug 18:08
its Short Circuit thats involved at Sheffield United but Bord is/was wanting to get a stake in, that came out back in January.
think the two players they signed were a full back and a wide player.
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Thu 28 Aug 19:06
This might be one of our worst ever signings
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Thu 28 Aug 19:13
Quote:
dafc-chris1, Thu 28 Aug 19:06
This might be one of our worst ever signings
Won’t even be close to our worst ever signing. What a ridiculous comment.
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