Robbie Savage is set to leave Forest Green Rovers for Peterborough United. The club confirmed on Tuesday that they have given their manager permission to speak to the League One side.
Chairman Dale Vince announced the development, stating Savage wants to depart for personal reasons. "We have given Robbie Savage permission to speak to Peterborough," Vince said. "He wanted to leave the club for personal reasons, reasons which we understand and respect."
Immediate impact
Savage will not be in charge for the immediate future. Assistant manager Jonathan Gould, along with coaches Jan Klukowski and Josh Bowen, will take temporary control. Their first task is overseeing the team's preparations for the upcoming National League fixture against Wealdstone.
The players were informed of the situation on Monday morning. Gould acknowledged there would be disappointment within the squad but stressed the need for focus. He said the team must represent the club and the progress made over the last 15 months under Savage.
Context and next steps
Savage, 51, was appointed in July 2025 and guided Forest Green to the play-offs in his first season, though they suffered an extra-time semi-final defeat. He signed a four-year contract at The New Lawn. His potential departure comes with Forest Green sitting 13th in the National League, having taken 15 points from their opening 11 games. The team's recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, and they have conceded an average of 1.2 goals per 90 minutes this season. Their next match is away to Scunthorpe this Saturday, a fixture detailed on the club's fixtures page.
Gould, Klukowski and Bowen will lead the team for the Wealdstone clash as negotiations between the clubs over Savage's move continue. The club's current position in the standings and the full scope of the squad now fall under the interim coaching team's responsibility as they aim to build on the 15 points already accrued this campaign.
The report in full is at BBC Sport Football
