Peterborough United have offered the manager's job to Robbie Savage, Forest Green Rovers confirmed on 28 September, with the two clubs now in negotiations over the terms of his exit.

Forest Green chairman Dale Vince released a statement that left little doubt about the situation. "We have given Robbie Savage permission to speak to Peterborough," he said. "He wanted to leave the club for personal reasons, reasons which we understand and respect. He's been offered the job and we're now in a negotiation with Peterborough on the terms. We wish Robbie the very best."

Why Peterborough need a new manager

Posh sacked Luke Williams on 19 September after a wretched start to the League One season. Eight games in, they had managed just one win and sat 23rd in the table, deep in the relegation places. The search for a replacement has now led the club to Savage, whose appointment would represent a significant step up in his short managerial career.

Who is Robbie Savage?

Savage, 51, is best known as a combative midfielder who earned 39 caps for Wales and played in England's top flight for clubs including Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Derby County. His transition into management began at non-league Macclesfield before Forest Green appointed him in July 2025.

His first season with Rovers, who play in the National League (the fifth tier), produced seventh place and a play-off eliminator defeat. This term they sit 12th after 10 matches, with four wins, two draws and four losses. He was absent from the dugout for their National League fixture against Wealdstone on the Tuesday following the announcement.

What it means for Peterborough

Peterborough's hierarchy acted swiftly after Williams's exit, with the club's poor form making the managerial situation urgent. One win from eight games in the third tier is a worrying return for a club that has typically harboured promotion ambitions in recent seasons.

Bringing in Savage would be a gamble on potential rather than a proven track record at this level. His only experience in the top five tiers of English football came at Forest Green, and League One represents a considerable step up in both quality and expectation. That said, Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has never been shy about unconventional appointments when he believes in the person.

With terms still being finalised between the two clubs, a formal announcement could follow quickly. Posh will be eager to end the uncertainty and give whoever takes the role maximum time to work with the squad before the October schedule gathers pace.

Whether Savage is confirmed in the coming days or the search widens, one thing is clear: Peterborough need points fast. Sitting 23rd with a thin cushion above the relegation zone, the new manager will walk into a side that requires an immediate response if the club is to drag itself away from the bottom four.

Frequently asked

Has Robbie Savage been appointed Peterborough manager?
Not yet confirmed as of 28 September 2026. Forest Green Rovers say Savage has been offered the job and the two clubs are negotiating the terms of his exit from the National League side.
Why did Peterborough sack Luke Williams?
Williams was dismissed on 19 September after Peterborough took just one win from their first eight League One games, leaving them 23rd in the table.
What is Robbie Savage's managerial experience?
Savage managed non-league Macclesfield before joining Forest Green Rovers in July 2025. He guided them to seventh in the National League last season but they were knocked out in the play-off eliminators.