Martin Allen has left Barnet after failing to prevent the Bees from being relegated from League Two.

The 52-year-old took over the club in March and was tasked with helping the Bees avoid relegation to the National League.

He managed to inspire and upturn in form in his fifth spell in charge of the club, but a run of four wins from their final five games was not enough to keep Barnet up.

Allen’s decision to depart comes despite the promise of an improved finances to fuel a promotion charge next season, but he still reflects on a positive experience at the Hive.

“A short while ago I had a meeting with the Chairman to let him know that I would not be continuing to manage his and your club,” Allen told the club website.

“It’s been an amazing, unforgettable eight weeks with all the players and the positive energy and the enthusiasm from all the supporters has been quite overwhelming and I can’t thank you enough.

“The Chairman has offered me a fantastic contract, offered to increase the budget and had done everything he could and no blame what so ever can be put his way.

“For me, it was 8 weeks and I am happy but of course underneath I’m bitterly disappointed and still very upset that we were unable to retain our position in the Football League.

“I really do hope Barnet Football Club can now grow with these players plus the addition of Johnson, Tarpey and Vilhete and you can all be proud to be Barnet supporters.”