Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted November 24, 2019 Subscriber Posted November 24, 2019 Bloody hell, 45 years old Robbie Savage signs for Stockport Town in 10th tier This could be the most surprising signing of the season. Former Wales international-turned pundit Robbie Savage is set to return to playing after signing for non-league side Stockport Town in the 10th tier of English football. The 45-year-old last played for Derby in the Championship, retiring after his final game against Reading in May 2011, to pursue a career in the media. Savage, who made 623 professional appearances, came through the ranks at Manchester United and spent five years at Premier League side Leicester City, where he won the League Cup in 2000. The tough-tackling midfielder also played for Crewe, Birmingham and Blackburn and won 39 caps for his country in a 15-year playing career. "Looking forward to it," he tweeted after signing for the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) First Division Southside. Savage, who is also involved with the club's owners Pro Football Academy, is expected to be named in the squad to face Oswestry Town on Monday. Manager Adam Jones said he is trying to "find a blend of hungry young lads and experience" and that there is no one "better placed" than Savage. "So when he said he'd be interested in putting his boots on it was a no brainer for me," Jones added. NWCFL referees could be in a for a busy time with Savage's return as his tally of 89 yellow cards is the seventh highest in Premier League history. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50538921 Quote
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted November 25, 2019 Subscriber Posted November 25, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 19:01, CaaC (John) said: Bloody hell, 45 years old Robbie Savage signs for Stockport Town in 10th tier This could be the most surprising signing of the season. Former Wales international-turned pundit Robbie Savage is set to return to playing after signing for non-league side Stockport Town in the 10th tier of English football. The 45-year-old last played for Derby in the Championship, retiring after his final game against Reading in May 2011, to pursue a career in the media. Savage, who made 623 professional appearances, came through the ranks at Manchester United and spent five years at Premier League side Leicester City, where he won the League Cup in 2000. The tough-tackling midfielder also played for Crewe, Birmingham and Blackburn and won 39 caps for his country in a 15-year playing career. "Looking forward to it," he tweeted after signing for the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) First Division Southside. Savage, who is also involved with the club's owners Pro Football Academy, is expected to be named in the squad to face Oswestry Town on Monday. Manager Adam Jones said he is trying to "find a blend of hungry young lads and experience" and that there is no one "better placed" than Savage. "So when he said he'd be interested in putting his boots on it was a no brainer for me," Jones added. NWCFL referees could be in a for a busy time with Savage's return as his tally of 89 yellow cards is the seventh highest in Premier League history. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50538921 Just read this myself. Crazy! Quote
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted November 26, 2019 Subscriber Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Pyfish said: Just read this myself. Crazy! Robbie Savage makes Stockport Town debut after eight years out of football Eight years after retiring, Robbie Savage made his footballing comeback with non-league club Stockport Town on Monday. The former Wales international announced on Sunday that he would be putting his boots back on to play for the Greater Manchester side in the 10th tier of English football. The 45-year-old came off the bench to play the last 10 minutes of a 3-2 home win against Oswestry Town, who are top of the North West Counties Football League First Division South. The prospect of Savage making his playing return attracted a crowd of 225 - Stockport Town's highest league attendance in the NWCFL. The ex-Leicester and Blackburn midfielder is involved with the club's new owner Pro Football Academy, which helps young players to get back into the game after being released by clubs. Savage was released by Manchester United aged 19 but then signed for Crewe and went on to make 623 professional appearances and win 39 Wales caps between 1994 and 2011. Town chairman Rob York told BBC Sport that Savage played in defensive midfield and came on to "great applause", before helping his side see out the game. "Savage managed to get a few telling touches to break up the midfield and used his experience to clear the Stockport lines on a couple of occasions," said York. "Following the game and the warm down, Savage took time to chat to and have photos taken with the many fans waiting for the opportunity to meet with him." For a player with 89 Premier League yellow cards, all that was missing from his return was a booking. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50553284 Edited November 26, 2019 by CaaC (John) Quote
Administrator Stan Posted November 26, 2019 Administrator Posted November 26, 2019 Wait is that the Dale Jennings that was once of Bayern 'fame'!? Quote
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted November 26, 2019 Subscriber Posted November 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, Stan said: Wait is that the Dale Jennings that was once of Bayern 'fame'!? Don't think so? unless he is doing a ringer Quote
Administrator Stan Posted November 26, 2019 Administrator Posted November 26, 2019 It is then. Went to Bayern in 2011. Quote
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted November 26, 2019 Subscriber Posted November 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Stan said: It is then. Went to Bayern in 2011. ?? He plays for Runcorn Town now not Stockport, unless I am reading you wrong or he is helping Runcorn out by playing for them? Quote
Administrator Stan Posted November 26, 2019 Administrator Posted November 26, 2019 Yeah ignore me. I thought his Wiki might not have been updated. 1 Quote
Administrator Stan Posted November 26, 2019 Administrator Posted November 26, 2019 45 goals scored in National League so far and still 20+ mins to go in all the games. Quote
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watchmychops Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) your a knob Edited January 26, 2020 by watchmychops Quote
watchmychops Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 oh well , soz lads , i played for ferryhill athelic so if any old timers on here Quote
DeadLinesman Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Nobody’s coming on anyone’s ass, ok? 1 Quote
Moderator Tommy Posted January 26, 2020 Moderator Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, DeadLinesman said: Nobody’s coming on anyone’s ass, ok? You have to be more open minded than this. 1 Quote
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted February 2, 2020 Subscriber Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) All National League Transfers season 2020 National League (allow 15 seconds loading time) Edited February 2, 2020 by CaaC (John) Add On/Loading Time Quote
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted March 3, 2020 Subscriber Posted March 3, 2020 Looks like Barrow could be the ones to get promoted to the Football League. It's quite close for both the play off quarter final places (4th to 7th) and semi finals too (2nd and 3rd). Quote
tlr Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Pyfish said: Looks like Barrow could be the ones to get promoted to the Football League. It's quite close for both the play off quarter final places (4th to 7th) and semi finals too (2nd and 3rd). Would love to have them back in the League, everything about them is I think what I love about football - working class town, proper ground, no bullshit etc. Even sweeter if they replace the likes of Stevenage. Just need Workington, Darlo and Southport back after them! Did mean to do them pre season with Rovers but couldn't make the day in the end. I dare say anyone up to Sutton in 15th can still harbour play off hopes, but I hope of them all it is Halifax who make it, much for the same reasons as Barrow. Would also take Harrogate, Solihull or Dover for new blood. Quote
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted March 13, 2020 Subscriber Posted March 13, 2020 Very very odd choice! Quote
Smiley Culture Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 Lower levels than that, with fewer fans at games, has postponed their games. I was going to go to Harlow Town v Bedfont Sports. Quote
Smiley Culture Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 Thoroughly enjoyed Halifax v Ebbsfleet earlier. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted March 14, 2020 Administrator Posted March 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Thoroughly enjoyed Halifax v Ebbsfleet earlier. Yeah same. Really good game. Good defence from Ebbsfleet despite being near the bottom of the league! Halifax were poor given their high position in the league. They barely tested Ebbsfleet's keeper in the 2nd half. Quote
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