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Forest Green takes legal action against Peterborough over Savage approach

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Forest Green takes legal action against Peterborough over Savage approach
Summary

Forest Green Rovers has announced legal action against Peterborough United concerning the approach for Robbie Savage, who left to manage Peterborough earlier this month. Club chairman Dale Vince claims that he initially denied Peterborough permission to speak to Savage but was forced to agree when Savage was directly approached. Peterborough United has not commented on the legal proceedings but previously denied any wrongdoing in their approach for Savage. The controversy follows Savage's departure from Forest Green while the club was positioned 13th in the league after 11 matches.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dale Vince announces legal action over Robbie Savage's departure.
  • •Savage was appointed manager of Peterborough on October 2.
  • •Peterborough United denies making an illegal approach for Savage.
  • •Forest Green was sitting 13th in the league when Savage left.
  • •Savage previously had success at Macclesfield FC before joining Forest Green.
Latest Updates
  • 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Forest Green launch legal action over Savage approach
  • 12:18 PMBBC Sport — Forest Green launch legal action over Savage approach
What they're saying
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Forest Green chairman Dale Vince announces the club is taking legal action against Peterborough United.

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Forest Green chairman Dale Vince announces the club is taking legal action against Peterborough United.

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