Daily Echo:

Former Saints star Rickie Lambert has left Cardiff City after his contract was terminated.

In a statement on the club's website, a spokesman said: "Cardiff City FC can confirm that Rickie Lambert’s contract has been terminated by mutual agreement and with immediate effect.

"We’d like to thank Rickie for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future."

As previously reported, Lambert's future at Cardiff City was in doubt after Bluebirds manager Neil Warnock admitted the striker would struggle for game time.

Lambert joined Cardiff in 201 summer transfer window, where he netted four times.