Brighton trio released

Brighton have released trio Alan Navarro, Michael Poke and David Gonzalez on free transfers.

30-year-old midfielder Navarro made 39 appearances for the club this season but has not done enough to earn a new contract at the Amex Stadium. Goalkeepers Michael Poke, who has been on loan at Bristol Rovers since January, and David Gonzalez, who made two appearances for Albion in his short spell at the club, are also looking for new clubs. Manager Gus Poyet told Brighton's official website: "No manager likes giving players this sort of news, but especially when it is to three excellent professionals - but I believe it is the right decision for everyone. "Alan has had an exceptional season and proved himself at this level, but as a club we are very well covered in that position. "If circumstances were different we may have offered David or Michael something, but they will find it difficult to play next season so it is right for both of them and the club that they establish themselves somewhere they have a chance of regular football."