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.
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.
