Peterborough names Robbie Savage as new manager after recent struggles
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Peterborough United has appointed Robbie Savage as their new manager, replacing Luke Williams, who was sacked on September 19 due to a disappointing start to the League One season. Currently sitting 23rd in the league, Savage's first match in charge will be against Ipswich Town Under-21s in the Jersey Mike's Trophy on October 6. Prior to this, Savage managed Forest Green Rovers, leading them to a seventh-place finish in the National League last season. Peterborough has struggled offensively, scoring just four goals in their league campaign so far.
- •Savage replaces Luke Williams at Peterborough United
- •Posh is currently 23rd in League One standings
- •Savage previously managed Forest Green Rovers
- •First match for Savage is on October 6 against Ipswich Town Under-21s
- •Peterborough has scored only four league goals this season
- 12:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — Robbie Savage steps up to take Peterborough job and ‘understands reservations’
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Peterborough appoint Forest Green boss Savage
- 12:00 PMBBC Sport — Peterborough appoint Forest Green boss Savage
"Savage leaves Forest Green to take League One role ‘Excitement is the word I can use,’ say MacAnthony Peterborough United have confirmed the appointment of Robbie Savage as their new manager, with the Welshman leaving his role at Forest Green to take up the position. “Excitement is the word I can use to describe the appointment of Robbie Savage as our new manager. A word I personally haven’t used about our football club for too long,” said chairman Darragh MacAnthony. More details soon … Continue reading...
"Peterborough United appoint Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage as Luke Williams' successor.
"Peterborough United appoint Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage as Luke Williams' successor.
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External links- The Guardian SportOct 2, 2026, 12:11 PMRobbie Savage steps up to take Peterborough job and ‘understands reservations’
Savage leaves Forest Green to take League One role ‘Excitement is the word I can use,’ say MacAnthony Peterborough United have confirmed the appointment of Robbie Savage as their new manager, with the Welshman leaving his role at Forest Green to take up the position. “Excitement is the word I can use to describe the appointment of Robbie Savage as our new manager. A word I personally haven’t used about our football club for too long,” said chairman Darragh MacAnthony. More details soon … Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 12:00 PMPeterborough appoint Forest Green boss Savage
Peterborough United appoint Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage as Luke Williams' successor.
- BBC SportOct 2, 2026, 12:00 PMPeterborough appoint Forest Green boss Savage
Peterborough United appoint Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage as Luke Williams' successor.
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