 With his loan deal close to ending, Manager Nigel Clough insisted he would be willing to extend Lappin's loan spell until the end of the season.Following his loan spell at Sheffield United, Lappin never played for Cardiff again and at the end of the season, was released upon expiry of his contract.After leaving Cardiff, Lappin was reported to be on trial with Rangers in August 2014, however this was denied by Rangers manager Ally McCoist.