Ricketts won't be coming up against Saddlers on opening day

Last updated : 24 July 2009 By Andy Van Hagen
Brighton manager Russell Slade will not be offering Michael Ricketts a deal following his trial at the club.

Rickets had been with The Seasiders for the last week and featured in the friendly Vs Havant and Waterlooville.

His release means he will not be facing Walsall on the opening day of the season. One player who may however is Alan Navarro who after the 2-0 friendly win at AFC Wimbledon was described by Slade as a player with 'the know-how'