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‘What is up with you?’ – Robbie Savage’s harsh half-time dressing room team-talk that inspired Macclesfield to title win


MACCLESFIELD manager Robbie Savage inspired his non-league side to a massive title win thanks to an inspiration half-time team talk.

Savage, 50, took over the Silkmen last year after his close friend Rob Smethurst bought the club.

Robbe Savage led Macclesfield to the Northern Premier League titleCredit: Rex
He let rip in the changing room at half-time before they went on to win the title
Macclesfield boss Savage inspired his players to win 2-1 despite trailing at the breakCredit: X @thesilkmen

And the pundit won the Northern Premier League last week in what is his debut season as a manager.

A BBC documentary about the Welsh tactician’s first ever crack at management with Macclesfield is set to be released and will tell the story of a truly remarkable campaign.

The doc will take viewers backstage during the crucial match against Bamber Bridge at Moss Rose.

After a disappointing first half that saw Bamber Bridge leading 1-0, the former Manchester United academy prospect let it all out to his players in the dressing room.

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Savage said: “Not good enough. Listen, I’m not gonna shout, but what is up with you?!

“Are you fighting? Can you play in front of a big crowd? Because you are better than this.

“Let’s go win the league. Come on!”

And that team talk had the desired effect as Macclesfield fought back and won 2-1.

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That in turn led to a triumphant promotion to the National League North for next season.

Savage and co are now just two divisions away from the English Football League.

‘I wish my father was here’ – Emotional moment Robbie Savage chokes up after winning promotion with Macclesfield

The ex-Wales international was initially involved with the club as part owner before taking over the reins in the dugout.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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