Robbie Savage: Making Macclesfield FC

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Former footballer Robbie Savage attempts to revive the fortunes of Macclesfield FC.

Series following former footballer Robbie Savage and local businessman Rob Smethurst’s attempts to revive the fortunes of Macclesfield FC.

Series following former footballer Robbie Savage and local businessman Rob Smethurst’s attempts to guide Macclesfield FC from the ashes of liquidation to a competitive football club that the community can be proud of.

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Can Macclesfield gain promotion to the 8th tier of English football at the first attempt?

Can local businessman Rob Smethurst and former footballer Robbie Savage guide Macclesfield FC to promotion to the eighth tier of English football at the first attempt?

From October 2020 to June 2021, Macclesfield FC rose from the ashes under the ownership and guidance of local businessman Rob Smethurst and former footballer Robbie Savage. 

After recruiting an entire playing squad and club staff and dramatically renovating the ground, the Silkmen started the 2021/22 season in the North West Counties Premier Division. 

Their challenge now is to gain promotion to the eighth tier of English football at the first attempt.

Robbie Savage: Making Macclesfield FC: Series 1

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