Robbie Savage signs two-year deal to remain Macclesfield manager
✍️ 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… pic.twitter.com/fVfEg44a8y
— 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.'
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