Liverpool icon Ian Rush embroiled in controversy as football club forced to move towns

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We had been working constructively with AFC Whyteleafe on a proposed lease arrangement, including positive discussions around replacing the 3G pitch."We have arranged for the pitch to be treated and should it not meet the required standard, we will take necessary steps to have the turf replaced."Irama maintains the Church Road owners "have continued to invest in the site and keep teams playing." The statement follows Whyteleafe's announcement regarding their intention to stage first-team fixtures at Flamingo Park.Whyteleafe confirmed the squad will remain at Church Road for training next season and that their youth teams will also continue to be based there. Our meteoric rise on the pitch unfortunately means we have outgrown our historic home at Church Road.Content cannot be displayed without consent"In order for the club to survive and continue to thrive, we need to move to a ground more suitable for the level we will be playing at.

This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Despite departing Church Road, AFC Whyteleafe have encouraged fans to follow the side at their new home.The club statement concluded: "We are so grateful for all the support we have received over the last five years.

We have tried everything in our power to keep first team football in Whyteleafe. And we will do everything in our power to bring it back as soon as it's possible.