Former Barnet striker Izale McLeod believes Underhill is one of the iconic grounds of the Football League and says the infamous slope was "daunting" for visiting sides.

The 28-year-old spent two seasons with the Bees and scored vital goals which ensured the club remained in League Two.

Arguably the most important of those came from the penalty spot at Underhill, against Port Vale, on the final day of the 2010/2011 season.

"That was a really good day for the football club," said McLeod.

"The six and seven games leading up to that we had hit some good form. We clawed our way back and it was a big achievement to stay up."

McLeod scored 35 goals for Barnet in 83 matches. An impressive return considering the Bees struggled in both of his seasons with the club.

A knee injury hindered his start to life at Underhill and he didn’t make his debut for the club until November 2010.

However, he quickly settled into the side and ended his first campaign with 14 goals in just 30 games.

"I began the season and I had a knee cartilage problem," McLeod said. "The chairman said he would sort out an operation for me and he was as good as gold to be honest.

"I signed a pay-as-you-play contract for the first couple of games to prove my fitness. Once I did that I hit the ground running and scored goals."

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In his second season with Barnet the striker netted 22 times in 53 matches. His goals were again crucial in the Bees escaping relegation.

McLeod admits the 2011/2012 campaign was an inconsistent one for Barnet and feels the squad at the club should not have been fighting to avoid the drop on the final day.

Barnet will begin next season at The Hive in Harrow, a facility that McLeod describes as "up there with the best in the Football League."

However, he believes the Bees will miss the advantage of the Underhill slope.

He said: "When you play at Underhill every other week you kind of get used to the slope. When you go there and you’re not used to it then it can be difficult for you.

"I had played there a few times so I knew what Underhill was all about. It was more daunting going there as an opposing team.

"Underhill is one of the iconic grounds of the Football League. For club and the fans it will be sad that they will not be playing there any more."