One of Cornwall's most iconic football grounds is going to remain just that, with news that Falmouth Town will not be moving from Bickland Park after all.

Six years ago the club was in dire debt which had dated back to the 1970s, but tireless work from the club's committee has improved the financial situation, enabling them to stay put.

Chairman Graham Medlin said: "We never wanted to leave Bickland Park but at one point it looked like we had no choice. We're delighted that we will be able to stay, thanks to a lot of hard work by a lot of people behind the scenes."

In October 2013, the Packet reported that the club, which moved to the site in 1957, has suffered debt dating back to the mid-seventies.

The total owed to creditors six years ago stood at well over £100,000 and with gate receipts falling and running costs on the increase, the club’s directors decided the only way to ensure Falmouth Town FC's future is to move.

Mr Medlin did not disclose Town's current financial situation this week, but said that the debt continues to be addressed.

Events conspired to help keep Town at Bickland, with delays to development at the proposed new site at Falmouth School.

"We decided it wasn't really the right place for us. The clubhouse would not have been near the pitch, which we didn't feel was ideal. It was never a case of us wanting to move, it was a case of us having to, but we're delighted to be able to stay now," he said.

Bickland Park backs on to a residential area and has previously been valued at more than £2.2m, in the past attracting the interest of several property development companies.

It is an imposing ground, with a high bank and stand providing excellent viewing for spectators.

It has played host to some memorable FA Cup ties, in particular when they entertained Oxford United in the first round proper back in 1962.

The club enjoyed incredible success during the 1960s and 1970s and more recently in the 1990s, but all of those memories would have disappeared if the ground had been razed.

Under the current management of Andrew Westgarth, James Miller and Charlie Davis, the glory days have returned to Town, with last year's League Cup win followed by their first Senior Cup victory for 22 years last month. They aim to retain the League Cup on Saturday, May 11 when they take on Saltash United at St Blazey.

"The three lads in charge of the team are doing an absolutely brilliant job. They have recruited an excellent young side, with all the players living in a ten to 15-mile radius. It's been a fantastic couple of years," said Graham.

Besides the success on the field, the work will continue off it too.

The club is applying for FA funding to provide much-needed improvements to the floodlights, with other upgrades to the ground planned in the next few years.

Manager Mr Westgarth added: "I'm delighted with the news we are staying at Bickland Park. It is our home and it would of been a real loss to the area if we were to leave.

"The ground has so much history and for me it is still one of the best places to play and watch football in Cornwall.

"A lot of hard work has gone in to getting us to this position so hopefully this is just the start and we can look to push the club forward."