Robbie Savage has been named as head coach of Macclesfield FC, the club have confirmed.
Savage – a shareholder at the club – has been working as the club’s director of football but will now take charge of the first team.
Macclesfield have been looking for a new head coach with Michael Clegg leaving the club by mutual consent after guiding the team to the play-off final in the Northern Premier League.
But with the club admitting to interest in Savage’s services, they’ve moved quickly to tie the former Premier League player down.
A statement on the club’s website said: “Macclesfield FC can confirm that Robbie Savage has been appointed First Team Head Coach with immediate effect.
“As a result of achieving two promotions as well as reaching a play-off final and Isuzu FA Trophy semi-final within the club’s first three years, it came as no surprise when Robbie was offered a senior role elsewhere recently.
“Robbie subsequently agonised over this on numerous levels as it would have meant him relinquishing his role at Macclesfield FC – in addition to his shareholding.
“This was something which the board was not prepared to let happen and it was unanimously decided that Robbie should be given the chance to prove himself here at Macclesfield FC as he launches his coaching career with us.
“Ahead of a campaign where we simply cannot fail, Robbie will now be accountable for all First Team affairs and judged solely on results.”
As part of his backroom team, Savage has appointed ex-Liverpool star Emile Heskey in a position-specific role, as well as naming Peter Band as assistant manager.
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Savage started his career with Man United but spent much of his playing days with Leicester, Birmingham and Blackburn.
He retired from playing in 2013 before embarking on a media career and being part of the group to create phoenix club Macclesfield F.C in October 2020.
