United manager Chris Wilder has laughed of suggestions his side will fall away before the end of the year following comments made by Luton playmaker Andy Burgess.

Burgess has openly criticised United's chances in the hotly contested title race

Former player Burgess 26, was signed by former manager Brian Talbot however the creative midfielder was subsequently transfer listed under Jim Smith's reign as boss as a cost cutting measure.

Burgess who's column for the Mirror often speculates over his former sides has been vocal in his opinions on United, this time suggesting United will drop away similarly to their first season in the Blue Square, a side Burgess was part of!

Chris Wilder told the Oxford Mail: "There's been a lot of talk during the week,"

"People like to make a lot of comments about our football club. We just like to keep stum and get on with the job.