Source: SKY_Sports
Ricketts remains grounded
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Sam Ricketts insists his rise through the football pyramid has ensured that he takes nothing for granted.[LNB] The 27-year-old finally found himself in the Premier League last season after a career which had taken in the non-league and the lower divisions of English football's professional ranks.[LNB]He clambered into the big time with Hull City, and helped the Tigers preserve their top flight status in their debut campaign at that level.[LNB]Ricketts has since moved on to Bolton, but claims he will not be resting on his laurels after establishing himself among the elite.[LNB]"I appreciate things more because of my background," he said.[LNB]"In non-league you have to muck in and get on with it. So when someone does something for you, it is nice."[LNB]Ricketts is set for a quick-fire reunion with his former Tigers team-mates on Saturday when Bolton travel to the KC Stadium.[LNB]ProgressHe is looking forward to meeting up with old friends, but admits he is will be doing them no favours once the game gets underway.[LNB]"I had three progressive years at the club and they were thoroughly enjoyable," he said.[LNB]"The first year we just stayed up, the second year we got promoted and last year we managed to stay in the Premier League.[LNB]"Hull grew a lot under the manager and I felt I improved with every season. But you only enjoy going back to your old club if you win. If you lose it is the worst place to be."[LNB]Ricketts added: "They always have good support and nearly every game is a sell out. There is always a good atmosphere. If we can quieten them down it will be to our advantage.[LNB]"We have a good squad and a chance to have a really good season. It keeps you on your toes moving clubs. Bolton have been in the Premier League a few years and there is an infrastructure in place that makes the club attractive."[LNB]
