Brighton release five players, including Bobby Zamora

By Nick Lustig

Image: Bobby Zamora will leave Brighton in June when his contract expires

Bobby Zamora is one of five players who will leave Brighton and Hove Albion this summer.

Zamora, who re-joined the Seagulls last summer, will leave when his contract expires at the end of June, along with club captain Gordon Greer, Inigo Calderon, Andrew Crofts and Adam Chicksen. 

Loan players Steve Sidwell and James Wilson will return to their parent clubs, Stoke City and Manchester United respectively.

"It never gets any easier to make these decisions, or to deliver the news to players - particularly on the back of such a good season," Brighton manager Chris Hughton said. 

"In the case of Gordon and Calde, there is the added factor of their standing with the club. They are our two longest-serving players in the current squad, and have each achieved so much for this football club.

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Image: James Wilson will return to Manchester United following the end of his loan with the Sky Bet Championship club

"Similarly with Andrew Crofts, he has been an excellent servant across two spells here. He's another who's given so much to the club.

"With Bobby, his history with Brighton was written long before I arrived, but he has only added to that in this past season, with his performances, goals and contribution in the dressing room.

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"Adam is a fantastic young professional, and while he hasn't been able to breakthrough into the first-team here, I am certain he has a bright future ahead of him and plenty to offer going forward.

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"On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to thank them all for their efforts and wish them the very best for the future. They are welcome back here at any time, and each of them has been an absolute pleasure to manage."

Goalkeepers Niki Maenpaa and Casper Ankergren and defender Bruno have been offered new deals to remain at the Amex Stadium. 

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