Barnet FC has been trying to leave its current Underhill home for a decade and the Copthall venue has long been its preferred choice.

BBC: Barnet FC blasts council on Copthall stadium plans

"Despite Barnet FC having more than 120 years of history as a community club in the area, they seem to want to clear us away, " said Mr Kleanthous.

BBC: Barnet FC blasts council on Copthall stadium plans

Barnet FC said it had been in discussions with the council about its plans for Copthall stadium and had an application ready to be presented to the planning committee.

BBC: Barnet FC blasts council on Copthall stadium plans

"Barnet FC's proposals for Copthall Stadium were approved by the council's planning committee but overturned by the then Secretary of State, " she said, referring to a plan for a 10, 000-seat stadium in 2001, which was rejected by then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.

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