Robbie Savage part of new-look Macclesfield after local businessman buys club

Macclesfield Town were expelled from the Football League with a new club being relaunched as Macclesfield FC

Robbie Savage has taken a key role at Macclesfield. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Robbie Savage is part of a group led by local businessman Robert Smethurst who has acquired the assets of Macclesfield Town, with a new club being relaunched as Macclesfield FC.

Savage, the former Leicester, Birmingham, Blackburn and Wales midfielder turned broadcaster, is an associate of Smethurst and will be involved on the board, as well as in a head of football role.