Blades not to be underestimated, says Holden

Chelsea sandwich by a against West Brom.

Chris Wilder’s men have also taken victory against Newcastle United in the League as well as against the Robins’ cross-city rivals Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle in FA Cup matches since the turn of the year.

“We don’t take them lightly,” added Holden. “I watched them at

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Old Trafford and again

Chelsea.

“They won ten games by the odd goal last season, and they have had a huge amount of defeats by one goal this season, so it shows you the fine margins in the Premier League.

“They are certainly not to be underestimated. It is a big game for us, and, personally, a chance for me to pit my wits against Chris Wilder who I have got a lot of respect for.”

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Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram says clubs in the National Leagues are “hiding behind” safety concerns in a bid to get the season declared null and void.

Clubs in the National League and the North and South divisions have until February 28 to decide their stance on the season, but Petheram has made no secret of their desire to complete the campaign as they sit top of National League North.

Speaking to the BBC, Petheram said: “A lot of clubs have come out and said it’s not about money, it’s about safety. That’s not true, it’s never been about safety. I think a lot of clubs have used it as a red herring as they know they wouldn’t get sanctioned or fined by the league.

“You can’t refuse to play because you don’t want to, so I personally feel some clubs have hidden behind the safety aspect because it meant that they had something meaningful to fight back and beat the league with.”