Robbie Savage set for shock new job after sudden departure confirmed

Former Wales international Robbie Savage is set to become the new Macclesfield manager.

It is understood that the 49-year-old, who has been the Silkmen’s Director of Football since 2020, will step into the role of manager after Michael Clegg's sudden departure by mutual consent.

Clegg was appointed in February after Alex Bruce’s move to Salford City as Karl Robinson’s assistant manager. Macclesfield moved to appoint the 40-year-old as his successor, prising him from their Northern Premier League rivals Warrington Rylands.

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Manchester United trainee Savage will undertake his first-ever managerial role 13 years after retiring from professional football. It is understood that United icon Sammy McIlroy will be the Welshman’s assistant manager.

In a 55-word statement on Monday, Macclesfield confirmed that they had parted ways with Clegg with immediate effect.

"Macclesfield FC can confirm that Michael Clegg has left his role as First Team Manager by mutual consent this afternoon," the statement began.

"We would like to thank Michael for all his efforts whilst at the Club and wish him well in the future. A further statement will be issued regarding our First Team management in due course."

Under Clegg, Rylands defied expectations and sat second in the table for the majority of his full campaign in charge before moving to Moss Rose. In the 16 matches in charge of the Silkmen, he won 11 and lost five, including the Northern Premier League playoff final in a 2-1 defeat at home to Marine.

Macclesfield have already been busy