Robbie Savage reveals emotional backstory behind Man United loanee Charlie Savage’s first senior goal

Charlie Savage’s first senior goal came 11 years to the day of his grandfather’s death when the midfielder netted for loan club Forest Green Rovers on March 11.

The Manchester United academy star smashed home the opener in the club’s 3-1 League One loss to Bristol Rovers after securing his move in January. Dad Robbie let out an elated celebration live on BT Sport Score when he learned that his son had scored.

The moment was made extra special for the family amid the anniversary of his grandfather’s passing, Robbie explaining how he used to travel all over to see his grandson play. Speaking to United club media, the former Reds youth player said: "The goal was a moment he’ll never forget.

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"Our family won’t. It was extra special because it was the anniversary of his Taid’s [Welsh for grandfather] death 11 years ago to the day. So that moment was not just for him but for his nan.

"My father would have been watching him all over the country like he did with me. So it was a special day and for him to score on that moment was extra special."

Robbie explained how Charlie - who made his senior United debut in December 2021 - had faced adversity on his journey through the academy, having to bat off claims that he was only in the system because of the career of his dad.

His father explained: "Charlie was never top of the group all the way through, and he had to fight against things like people saying he’s only there because of me and all the stuff he’s had thrown at him because I’m his dad.

"That moment - when some teams are reluctant to take a first loan - for Charlie to go there and get in the team, then stay in the team and then to score his first