Forest Green launch legal action over Savage approach

Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince says the club has begun legal action against Peterborough United over its approach to former manager Robbie Savage. Savage left Forest Green earlier this month to manage the League One side, after Vince initially refused permission for Peterborough to speak to him and later agreed to the move.

Vince alleges Peterborough contacted Savage directly after being refused permission, which he calls an illegal approach. Peterborough has denied previously making an illegal approach and declined to comment on the legal action; chairman Darren MacAnthony said the appointment process followed the rules. Savage joined Forest Green in July 2025, led them to the play-offs, and left with the club 13th after 11 matches; at Peterborough, he has recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats.