Robbie Savage closing in on Macclesfield exit and could be replaced by Wayne Rooney's little-known brother
FORMER Premier League midfielder Robbie Savage is on the verge of becoming the new manager of Forest Green Rovers.
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Robbie Savage is understood to be in line to become the next Forest Green manager
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Under his guidance, the Silkmen
He subsequently penned a new two-year contract just last month.
However, the 50-year-old is already set to move on.
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The Welshman was at the club on Monday to finalise a deal, with the official announcement expected on Tuesday.
He replaces Steve Cotterill, who was dismissed on Thursday after failing to earn promotion from the National League.
In preparation for his move, Savage has allegedly resigned from his role as Macclesfield's director of football.
However, he remains a part-owner of the club.
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After he extended his managerial contract at Macclesfield last month, Savage explained: "It's a club that's close to my heart.
"What myself and Rob and the volunteers, the staff have all achieved: three promotions in four years, an FA trophy semi-final, record-breaking season last year.
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"You know interest from other clubs, as Rob has alluded to, I just wanted to show everybody my commitment to this football club.
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"It's my future. For the next couple of years, it's going to be here. It's a project. It's a journey. I can't leave that dressing room.
"The lads have been spectacular, been amazing. Togetherness has been incredible. So I'm on that journey with them."
John Rooney, the younger brother of
Rooney has spent the last two years as a player for the club.
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John Rooney has been linked with the Macclesfield job
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