FORMER Newport County AFC coach James Rowberry is reportedly "under consideration" to become Russell Slade's successor at Cardiff City

The Bluebirds are said to have held talks with 31-year-old who is currently first team coach at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Rowberry joined the club's academy in 2013, having previously spent four years working alongside the first team and development side at County.

He has also worked for the Football Association of Wales.

Born in Newport, the former Hartridge High School pupil joined County’s youth ranks after being released by Bristol City at 16.

He combined his playing career with studies at Swansea University before hanging up his boots at just 21 to concentrate on coaching.

Rowberry completed his Uefa Pro Licence badge aged just 29 under the tutelage of FAW Trust chief and Wales assistant boss Osian Roberts.

Slade was removed as manager at the end of the season with the club instead looking to appoint a head coach.

Rowberry is currently 18/1 to land the job with bookies Sky Bet. Cardiff's current head coach Paul Trollope is the 8/11 favourite.