New two-year deal keeps Sav at Macc

ROBBIE Savage has agreed a two-year deal to remain as manager of Macclesfield after guiding them to promotion to the National League North.

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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.

In his first season as manager, Macclesfield 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.”

Meanwhile, Macclesfield’s Danny Elliott was left feeling on cloud nine after being named the Step 3&4 Player of the Year at the National Game Awards in association with Isuzu, writes Mohamed Hamza.