Career
Ricketts began his career at Charlton Athletic in 2000 but made no appearances for the first team Despite the injury, his loan spell was extended for a second and third month, and he made seven league and cup appearances for MK Dons. At the end of the season, he was released by Charlton after the club decided not to offer him a new contract, and joined Ebbsfleet United in August 2006.
He made 31 appearances for Ebbsfleet in the 2006-2007 season, and his performances were rewarded with a new contract in May 2007.
A knee injury that required surgery interrupted the beginning of Rickett"s 2007-2008 season, but he returned to the side at the end of September 2007 and went on to make 30 appearances that season. He signed a new contract in June 2008.
In June 2009, Ricketts signed for Conference South club Woking. In 2010 Ricketts was made club captain.