Martin Allen will be in the Barnet dugout on Saturday after the decision was taken to postpone surgery on his heart.

The Bees boss has left first team affairs in the capable hands of Rossi Eames, James Russell, Carl Muggleton and Luigi Cerullo as well as the senior players for the week.

And he will return to the club on Thursday for final preparations for the visit of Crewe.

A club statement read: "Martin Allen got home late last night (Monday) with the good news that the surgeon decided not to operate after extensive tests.

"Therefore, Martin can return to work on Thursday and will be back at The Hive for Saturday’s EFL League Two fixture against Crewe Alexandra. Tests are ongoing, but this is good news.

"Saturday’s game will be a special occasion with Martin returning to work and the Bees just two points shy of the play-off places following Saturday’s comeback at high-flying Grimsby Town."

Prior to surgery not being needed, Allen recalled a meeting with Welling United and hearing the fans singing on their way home ahead of the operation.

He wrote on the club's official site on Monday: "This morning I'm on my way to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for a minor procedure which will keep me out of action for one week.

"After tests a couple of months ago at St George's Park with the League Manager's Association I've got tightness of the arteries around my heart which simply need clearing. It's simple and straightforward.

"Rossi Eames, James Russell, Carl Muggleton and Luigi Cerullo will look after the players throughout the week along with the senior players who will continue, no doubt, to be model professionals, voice their opinion and contribute towards training and the preparation for the Crewe Alexandra game.

"Whilst walking my dogs this morning a special memory came into my mind which I would like to share with you. And it was one of my most special moments at Barnet.

"A couple of years ago we played away on a Saturday afternoon at Welling United. It was cold, misty and it was dark. I sat in the stand half an hour after the end of the game after John Akinde's deflected shot dipped in underneath the crossbar for a 2-1 victory.

"I had chatted with the players in the dressing room and spoke to the local media before taking a seat in the stand with a bottle of water for some peace and quiet. The double decker bus' were going past behind the end terrace and it was then I picked up the travelling away support in full song singing with pride that special song – we are on our way.

"As the supporters moved behind the far stand the song moved along with them. It seemed to get louder and louder. I sat there on my own and knew at that moment that we were all going to be champions.

"On Saturday I want more of the same for the players and for the staff. We've got ourselves into a nice little position and we must all march together. There is nothing to fear.”