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Glasgow Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Robbie Savage signs two-year deal to remain Macclesfield manager
Savage doubles as a director of the Silkmen, with the former Leicester, Blackburn and Birmingham midfielder having helped his friend Robert Smethurst relaunch the club after Macclesfield Town were wound up in 2020. ✍️ Robbie Savage locked in until 2027 🤝 The Silkmen Manager and Director agrees a two year deal to stay with Macclesfield Football Club until 2027. Robert Smethurst 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs, the journey… — Macclesfield FC (C) (@thesilkmen) May 17, 2025 In his first season as manager Macclesfield have stormed to promotion, sealing the Northern Premier League title with six games to spare and piling up 109 points from 42 games, with Savage continuing his punditry work alongside management. Macclesfield's success led to interest from other clubs – Savage said in March he had received at least one offer to manage at a higher level – but the former Wales international's attachment to the Silkmen has proved decisive. Smethurst said: 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs, the journey continues.'
The Herald Scotland
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Isthmian League chairman honoured with Lifetime Achievement
The honour was kept secret from Robinson until the award ceremony and he expressed how humbled he was to be recognised by those who have also put many years of service into non-league football. 'I did not know anything until I heard, 'when your father was treasurer of a non-league club', that I thought, 'Oh hang on, that is me!',' he said. 'It is my 50th year in football this year, so it is amazing to receive such a recognition.' Amidst a career of dedicated service to non-league football, Robinson was quick to highlight what he believed was his biggest achievement during his time involved with the Isthmian League, which forms part of Step 3 & 4 of the National League System, alongside both the Northern Premier League and Southern League. 'It has been incredible to see the change in non-league football over those years,' he continued. 'In 1975, the Isthmian League had two divisions, now it has four divisions comprising of 88 clubs. 'We used to have elections to determine promotions, now it is all automatic, right from Step 6 up to Step 1. 'You win a league; you get a promotion. It does not depend on somebody liking you or not liking you. And I think that is the biggest achievement of all my 50 years. 'I am very proud of that. We have now got a perfect pyramid, and I am very proud that I have been a part of being able to put that in place.' The National Game Awards is a celebration of the non-league season - highlighting the community, fans, on-field, and off-field successes of the game outside of the English Football League. The ceremony is held each year by the Non-League Paper, the UK's number one selling football title and the best place for your non-league news, with this year's event held at Plough Lane - home of AFC Wimbledon And when asked whether he had any plans to step away from an active role within non-league football, Robinson was unequivocal in his response. 'No, no, no, absolutely not!' he said with a smile. 'I tried to see every club this year, and I think I failed by about three clubs, but I went to nearly 60 grounds. 'It is a commitment and sometimes you question it, but actually, I love it. 'You go along, you meet people, you shake hands with them, and you try and make a difference. 'It is all about talking to people and finding out what they want. It is not always achievable, but I will always try my best to help.' The Non-League Paper is the UK's number one selling football title, available every Sunday. For more information please visit
Rhyl Journal
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Robbie Savage signs two-year deal to remain Macclesfield manager
Savage doubles as a director of the Silkmen, with the former Leicester, Blackburn and Birmingham midfielder having helped his friend Robert Smethurst relaunch the club after Macclesfield Town were wound up in 2020. ✍️ Robbie Savage locked in until 2027 🤝 The Silkmen Manager and Director agrees a two year deal to stay with Macclesfield Football Club until 2027. Robert Smethurst 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs, the journey… — Macclesfield FC (C) (@thesilkmen) May 17, 2025 In his first season as manager Macclesfield have stormed to promotion, sealing the Northern Premier League title with six games to spare and piling up 109 points from 42 games, with Savage continuing his punditry work alongside management. Macclesfield's success led to interest from other clubs – Savage said in March he had received at least one offer to manage at a higher level – but the former Wales international's attachment to the Silkmen has proved decisive. Smethurst said: 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs, the journey continues.'
North Wales Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Robbie Savage signs two-year deal to remain Macclesfield manager
Savage doubles as a director of the Silkmen, with the former Leicester, Blackburn and Birmingham midfielder having helped his friend Robert Smethurst relaunch the club after Macclesfield Town were wound up in 2020. ✍️ Robbie Savage locked in until 2027 🤝 The Silkmen Manager and Director agrees a two year deal to stay with Macclesfield Football Club until 2027. Robert Smethurst 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs, the journey… — Macclesfield FC (C) (@thesilkmen) May 17, 2025 In his first season as manager Macclesfield have stormed to promotion, sealing the Northern Premier League title with six games to spare and piling up 109 points from 42 games, with Savage continuing his punditry work alongside management. Macclesfield's success led to interest from other clubs – Savage said in March he had received at least one offer to manage at a higher level – but the former Wales international's attachment to the Silkmen has proved decisive. Smethurst said: 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs, the journey continues.'
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
TNT Sports pundit, 50, snubs managerial ‘offers from numerous football clubs' to stay in current role
SAVVY MOVE TNT Sports pundit, 50, snubs managerial 'offers from numerous football clubs' to stay in current role Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROBBIE SAVAGE has snubbed several 'offers from numerous football clubs' to stay at Macclesfield FC. The TNT Sports pundit, 50, defied the odds by guiding the Silkmen to promotion in his first season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Robbie Savage has snubbed several sides to pen a deal with Macclesfield Credit: Macclesfield FC 2 The TNT Sports pundit led them to the Northern Premier League title in March Savage's side sealed their place in next season's National League North by storming to the Northern Premier League title in March. Macclesfield scooped their trophy with six games to spare. And that saw Savage fall into the crosshairs of several sides seeking a new boss. But the former Wales midfielder has committed himself to Macclesfield by penning a new two-year contract. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SHOCK Brazil and Inter Milan legend Lucio rushed to hospital and in intensive care It means he will stay for their campaign in the National League North. And club chief Robert Smethurst revealed Savage turned down numerous offers to stay put. He declared: 'Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs. The journey continues.' After winning the title, Savage choked up during a press conference as he paid an emotional tribute to his father. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The ace's dad Colin died in 2012 aged 63, five years after being diagnosed with dementia. Savage paid tribute by saying: 'Winning the league with six games to go. Not only have we done it, we've smashed the winning barrier and I can't thank my staff enough. 'I wish my father was here' - Emotional moment Robbie Savage chokes up after winning promotion with Macclesfield 'I wish my father was here to see it, it's seeing people's families here… my mum couldn't be here as she was ill. 'She said 'I wish your dad was here to see you'. I'm quite emotional because the pressure has been extraordinary, to the point my sons were worried about me having a heart attack. 'I've proved people wrong, I'm a fighter and believe in what I do, I just wish my mum and dad were here. 'But the nicest thing was my two boys were here. They gave me a big kiss and hug, my wife too, that means so much. 'People can say what they want about me but they cant take away that my group have won the league on the first attempt. 'If the players don't realise now what this club is, it's one of the biggest clubs in non league.'
