McLeod earns new Bees deal

Izale McLeod's heroics in helping keep Barnet in the Football League have earned him a new contract.

The Bees plan to take up their option to keep McLeod for a further year after the 26-year-old striker scored the goal which beat Port Vale and secured their survival on the final day of the season. McLeod was injured when he arrived at Barnet in September, having recently undergone knee surgery. But he eventually made his debut in November and repaid the club's faith in him with 14 goals from 30 appearances. Barnet have also confirmed Michael Stone will continue in his role as first-team coach alongside the management team of Lawrie Sanchez and Guiliano Grazioli.