However, Marriott made just one start for Blues in the 2-1 away defeat at Tottenham and the former Wales international has been released by the club.
Bruce then must surely have a new keeper lined up as his intentions are to start the new season with three keepers. After the release of Marriott along with young Australian keeper Clint Davies the Blues boss is left with just one fit number one in Benno, as Vaesen is not expected to be back in action until September at the earliest.
Blues have been linked with Thomas Sorensen at Sunderland and Manchester United's Roy Carroll, among others, during the close-season.
