"Looking at where Hull are doesn't really suprise me, because this division is so difficult to predict and it isn't one where you could win a lot of money if you were a betting man.
"Hull have performed well all season and their league position doesn't lie. They have been consistent throughout the campaign and are where they are on merit."
Beattie went on to give his point of view in the play-off race for the Blades.
"We only can go out and win our matches and until it is mathematically impossible we must believe that things will go our way.