'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him
Summary
Robbie Savage successfully led Macclesfield FC to win promotion to the National League North in his first season as head coach. Despite concerns about failing, he achieved this goal and then moved on to manage Forest Green Rovers. Savage had been with Macclesfield for four years, initially helping rebuild the club with owner Robert Smethurst.Key Facts
- Robbie Savage became Macclesfield FC's head coach for the 2024-25 season and achieved promotion to National League North.
- Macclesfield was the first team from the top seven English football tiers to secure promotion that season.
- Robbie Savage left Macclesfield to become the head coach of Forest Green Rovers.
- Savage and Robert Smethurst worked together to rebuild Macclesfield FC after it was expelled from the National League in 2020.
- Macclesfield entered the ninth tier of English football in the 2021-22 season after being reformed.
- Savage and Smethurst built a competitive team that achieved multiple promotions over several seasons.
- Savage was initially reluctant to become a manager but accepted the role after a playoff final defeat.
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