 After suffering a stomach injury and getting a red card against Dover Athletic, the club, however, suffered relegation to National League North for next season and upon returning to his parent club, Holness was released by the club.After leaving the club, Holness went on trial at his former club, Rochdale, but was unsuccessful at the trial after suffering from an injury during a pre-season friendly match against Fylde.As a result, Holness announced his retirement from professional football.