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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Robbie Savage drops huge hint over his next job as he closes in on replacing sacked National League head coach - after rejecting offers higher up the pyramid
Robbie Savage is seemingly on the verge of becoming Forest Green's new head coach after resigning from a role at his current club. Forest Green sacked Steve Cotterill on Thursday after they failed to achieve promotion through the National League play-offs. Despite finishing third, they were dumped out by Southend on penalties and missed out on a place at Wembley. They are now expected to appoint Savage, who successfully led Macclesfield to the National League North in his first season in charge last campaign. Chairman Dale Vince revealed Rovers' new manager will be officially unveiled on Tuesday and all the signs point to Savage, 50, taking charge. Vince, who is currently promoting his eco-friendly agenda at Glastonbury, told the BBC: 'We've got a new manager being appointed and we have an event on Tuesday.' Savage is currently a part-owner at Macclesfield as well as their manager. However, according to Companies House, he has now resigned as a director. Paperwork filed with Companies House shows Savage has resigned as a Macclesfield director He took up the coaching reins last summer after initially acting as director of football. Savage is believed to be close friends with Forest Green director of football Mark Bowen, his former team-mates on international duty with Wales. According to The Mirror, he had rejected offers from higher up the pyramid. He signed a new two-year contract with Macclesfield just last month, having steered his side to promotion with a whopping 109 points, 26 clear of second place. Speaking after penning his extension, he said: '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. 'You know interest from other clubs, as Rob has alluded to, I just wanted to show everybody my commitment to this football club. '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.' Wayne Rooney, currently out of work after being sacked by Plymouth Argyle, has been linked with the Macclesfield hot seat should Savage leave.
South Wales Guardian
12 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Wayne Rooney not taking Macclesfield job
The former Manchester United and England star has been subject of interest from the National League North side as Robbie Savage edges towards taking the Forest Green post. Macclesfield this week made an approach to Rooney's agent Paul Stretford but, after careful consideration, the 39-year-old is not going to be making himself available for the job. United's all-time top scorer managed Derby, DC United and Birmingham after hanging up his boots, before taking charge of Plymouth for the first half of last season. Rooney is understood to be focused on media opportunities for the foreseeable future and Macclesfield were not considered the right move at the moment, despite admiration for the work being done there. The phoenix club were founded in October 2020 after Macclesfield Town were wound up, with chairman Robert Smethurst overseeing the side's rise through the leagues. The Silkmen started life in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division in 2021/22 and last season were promoted as Northern Premier League Premier Division champions under boss Savage.
The 42
a day ago
- Sport
- The 42
Wayne Rooney not taking Macclesfield job
WAYNE ROONEY will not be taking over as Macclesfield manager after an ambitious approach by the non-league club, the PA news agency understands. The former Manchester United and England star has been the subject of interest from the National League North side as Robbie Savage edges towards taking the Forest Green post. Advertisement Macclesfield this week made an approach to Rooney's agent Paul Stretford, but, after careful consideration, the 39-year-old is not going to be making himself available for the job. United's all-time top scorer managed Derby, DC United and Birmingham after hanging up his boots, before taking charge of Plymouth for the first half of last season. Rooney is understood to be focused on media opportunities for the foreseeable future, and Macclesfield were not considered the right move at the moment, despite admiration for the work being done there. The phoenix club were founded in October 2020 after Macclesfield Town were wound up, with chairman Robert Smethurst overseeing the side's rise through the leagues. The Silkmen started life in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division in 2021/22 and last season were promoted as Northern Premier League Premier Division champions under boss Savage.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Wayne Rooney not taking Macclesfield job
Wayne Rooney will not be taking over as Macclesfield manager after an ambitious approach by the non-league club, the PA news agency understands. The former Manchester United and England star has been subject of interest from the National League North side as Robbie Savage edges towards taking the Forest Green post. Advertisement Macclesfield this week made an approach to Rooney's agent Paul Stretford but, after careful consideration, the 39-year-old is not going to be making himself available for the job. United's all-time top scorer managed Derby, DC United and Birmingham after hanging up his boots, before taking charge of Plymouth for the first half of last season. Wayne Rooney spent time as Plymouth manager last season (Ian Hodgson/PA) Rooney is understood to be focused on media opportunities for the foreseeable future and Macclesfield were not considered the right move at the moment, despite admiration for the work being done there. The phoenix club were founded in October 2020 after Macclesfield Town were wound up, with chairman Robert Smethurst overseeing the side's rise through the leagues. Advertisement The Silkmen started life in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division in 2021/22 and last season were promoted as Northern Premier League Premier Division champions under boss Savage.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
'A drunk man sprayed me in the face with aftershave as I slept on an Emirates flight and this is all I've been offered as compensation'
A pensioner claims a drunk passenger sprayed him in the face with aftershave as slept on an Emirates flight. Anthony Harrop, 76, claims the drama unfolded as he flew to Thailand with his son. Mr Harrop flew out from Manchester Airport last December. He was on a subsequent flight from Dubai to Bangkok when he claims the incident unfolded. Emirates bosses said an investigation into Mr Harrop's claims was undertaken, but that 'no evidence of disruptive behaviour or excessive alcohol consumption' was uncovered. READ MORE: Friends left stunned at Manchester Airport after landing £24,000 in terminal READ MORE: Police issue immediate order covering huge parts of town after 'receiving intelligence' "The flight from Manchester to Dubai was fantastic," Mr Harrop, from Macclesfield, told the Manchester Evening News. "We got the flight to Bangkok and there was a guy on the plane. "This gentleman kept rabbiting on, I couldn't understand half of what he was going on about. He didn't allow me to sleep. He said 'nobody sleeps when he's on a plane'. "Eventually, I managed to drop off, only to be awakened and startled by stuff being sprayed in my face. It was fortunately aftershave, but it could have been anything. He sprayed it directly in my face." The passenger was moved to another seat, Mr Harrop - an ex-solider - said he was offered air miles as compensation, but turned the offer down. "That's basically the equivalent of £54, which is nothing," he added. A spokesperson for Emirates said: "Emirates takes the safety of its passengers and crew extremely seriously. "Following a thorough investigation into Mr Harrop's account on 27 December 2024, we found no evidence of disruptive behaviour or excessive alcohol consumption during the flight from the passenger in question. "Emirates has offered Mr Harrop Skywards Miles as a goodwill gesture, and we consider this matter closed."
