Overview

• Robbie Savage has been officially appointed manager of Forest Green Rovers, where he has begun preseason training to lay the foundations for promotion.
• He replaces Steve Cotterill, who was dismissed following a National League playoff semi-final exit.
• Savage resigned as Macclesfield’s director of football ahead of his move yet retains his part-ownership stake in the club.
• His track record includes guiding Macclesfield to the Northern Premier League Premier Division title and securing promotion to the National League North last season.
• Macclesfield has promoted John Rooney, brother of Wayne Rooney, to head coach as the club aims to sustain its climb up the football pyramid.