Workington’s NPL Premier Division rivals Macclesfield Town have changed leadership again with manager Michael Clegg leaving by mutual consent.
Instead the Silkmen have announced that Robbie Savage will take over as manager with immediate effect.
In a statement the Macclesfield board say: “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.
“To support him, Robbie has brought Peter Band back to the club as assistant manager.
Peter boasts over 1,000 games-worth of experience at these levels and this will be invaluable to us going forward.
“In addition, Emile Heskey has been given a position-specific role as and when required.
“A first team coach will be appointed in due course.
“We would also like to reiterate our thanks to Michael Clegg in assembling what he himself has termed ‘a fantastic group’ within which he played a such a vital part.”
Macclesfield were regarded as pre-season favourites to win the NPL Premier Division last season but could only manage the play-offs where they lost to Marine.
They will undoubtedly start the 2024/25 season as favourites to win it.
