New Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has released eight players as he looks to stamp his mark on the Coca-Cola Championship outfit.

Holloway has assessed his squad and decided not to offer new deals to Marlon Broomes, Francesco Carratta, Stuart Green, Claus Jorgensen and Jermaine Wright.

Youngsters Ashton Bayliss and Matt Kay will also depart while David Fox agreed to join Colchester last week.

The Seasiders remain in discussions with right-back Danny Coid and striker Brett Ormerod about the possibility of staying at Bloomfield Road, while young striker Danny Mitchley will remain at the club for another season at least.