Robbie Savage wins promotion at first attempt as TNT Sports pundit takes Macclesfield FC into National League North

TNT SPORTS pundit Robbie Savage has won promotion with Macclesfield FC at the first attempt.

A 2-1 win against Bamber Bridge on Saturday afternoon saw the Northern Premier League side seal their place in next season’s National League North.

The Times

Robbie Savage has got Macclesfield FC promoted on his first attempt[/caption]

It marks an incredible debut campaign from Savage, who has done the job with six league games still to play.

Macclesfield FC, the phoenix club of now-defunct side Macclesfield Town, are 20 points clear of closest challengers Worksop.

And it means they will finish the term as Northern Premier League champions.

Savage took charge of the Silkmen last summer after predecessor Michael Clegg finished second before losing the play-off final.

He was already a part-owner of Macclesfield FC, who were only created in 2020.

Savage’s side have won 29 of their 36 games so far, scoring 88 goals and conceding just 26.

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