Savage offered Peterborough job as Forest Green negotiate terms
Robbie Savage has been offered the Peterborough job, according to Forest Green Rovers chairman Dale Vince, with the clubs negotiating terms.
At a glance
- Wales appearances
- 39
- Premier League appearances
- 346
- Forest Green appointment
- July 2025
In a statement published on 29 September, Vince confirmed Forest Green had given Savage permission to speak to Peterborough. The announcement establishes an offer and negotiations, rather than a completed appointment.
From Wales midfielder to management
Forest Green’s profile records 39 Wales appearances and 346 Premier League appearances during Savage’s playing career. The club appointed him in July 2025 after his spell as head coach at Macclesfield.
Macclesfield won promotion to National League North at the first attempt under Savage, collecting 109 points and scoring 109 goals, according to the same club profile. The next step now depends on the terms being agreed between Forest Green and Peterborough. No completion date or financial terms were given in Vince’s statement.
Background and supporting figures
Where this sits
Savage’s Macclesfield side won promotion at its first attempt with 109 points and 109 goals, before his July 2025 Forest Green appointment.
Club profile records 346 Premier League appearances compared with 39 appearances for Wales, distinguishing domestic and international experience.