Fowler and Hasselbaink negotiate as 5 others are released

Last updated : 23 May 2008 By Michael Morris
He leaves Ninian Park with an FA Cup runners up medal to show for a frustrating year where injury robbed him of a couple of months mid season. Sinclair started 16 games in all competitions.

Also confirmed as leaving are Michael Oakes, David Forde, Matt Smith and Matt Green.

It's unlikely that Cardiff City will keep both Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Robbie Fowler, Chairman Peter Ridsdale said

"If I was a betting man, I would say it's highly unlikely the two of them will be with us next year."

Negotiations are ongoing.

Riccy Scimeca has been offered a one year contract and we await news on Peter Enckleman who is thought to have been offered a new deal.

Courtesy of the Echo here are the Academy movers and shakers.

Cardiff City Academy: Jonathan Brown has been offered a one-year senior professional contract, while 10 players were released by the Academy.

Those released: Anthony Acheampong, Bradley Middleton, Sam Wade, Ashley Buswell, Jack Carlile, Josh Herring (gk), James Upcott, Rafiq Kaeed, Paul Gallagher, Tyrrell Webbe.

First year apprentices for 2008-9: Sean Stokes, Leigh Smith, Adam Matthews, Luke Cummings, Jordan Santiago (gk), Jonathan Meades, Ibrahim Farah, Billy Taylor, Aaron Wildig, Nathaniel Jarvis, Kye Edwards.

Second year apprentice for 2008-9: James Bloom, Josh Magennis, Aaron Morris, Zac Evans, Dean Hudson, Craig Mason, Rhys Kelleher, Travis Wheatle.