 In his first season in charge, Still took Barnet to the Third Division play-offs, but lost 3–2 in the semi-final to Colchester United.The club finished in 16th place in 1998–99 and only seven points from relegation – their lowest position since being promoted to the Football League.Still led Barnet to the play-offs once again in 1999–2000, under the threat of the club being expelled from the division due to problems surrounding their home ground, Underhill.