Robbie Savage Bio | Wiki
Robbie Savage is a popular Welsh former professional footballer. Currently, he serves as a pundit for the BBC and regularly presents 606 on BBC Radio 5 Live on Sunday evenings. Also, he co-presents Early Kick Off on BT Sport. As a player, he played as a midfielder, now a football pundit and director of football at Northern Premier League Division One West club Macclesfield.
Robbie Savage Age
He was born on October 18, 1974, in Wrexham, Wales. Robbie is 48 years old and celebrates his birthday every year on August 18.
Robbie Savage Height
He is a man of tall stature. Robbie stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.85 m).
Robbie Savage Family
He was born to his supportive parents in Wrexham, Wales. Robbie is the son of Colin and Valerie Savage. His father was diagnosed with Pick’s disease, a dementia-type illness when he was in his mid-50s and died in 2012.
Robbie Savage Wife
He married his loving wife Sarah in 2002. The duo is parents of two sons Charlie Savage and Freddie Savage. His son Charlie was attached to Manchester United’s youth academy in 2012 and in April 2021 he signed his first professional contract with the club. Robbie provided commentary for BT Sport in the match where his son Charlie made his senior Manchester United debut in the UEFA Champions League.
Further, he works as an ambassador for the dementia care and research charity, the Alzheimer’s Society. The great regret of his football career was not signing for Everton when he had the chance in 2005. He was awarded an honorary fellowship at Wrexham’s Glyndŵr University for services to sport in October 2014.
Robbie Savage Education
He recieved his high school diploma from Ysgol Bryn Alyn in Gwersyllt completing his GCSE studies in July 1991. Robbie then joined Manchester United as an apprentice.
Robbie Savage Son | Man Utd
Sarah and Robbie are parents of two sons Charlie Savage and Freddie Savage. His son Charlie was attached to Manchester United’s youth academy in 2012 and in April 2021 he signed his first professional contract with the club. Robbie provided commentary for BT Sport in the match where his son Charlie made his senior Manchester United debut in the UEFA Champions League.
Robbie Savage Footballer
His playing career kicked off with local sides Brickfield Rangers and Lex XI. He then joined Manchester United as a trainee and originally played as a striker after finishing school. He participated in the FA Youth Cup winning team of 1992 and was given a professional contract, but never played a first-team game for the club and signed for Crewe Alexandra in 1994. Moreover, he was later transferred to Premier League side Leicester City managed by Martin O’Neill, for a fee of £400,000, in July 1997.
Robbie played for Leicester untill 2002 scoring eight goals for the team. Later, he transferred to newly promoted Birmingham City for a fee of £1.25 million where he signed a three-year contract. At the team, he scored 11 goals in 82 league games and completed a move to Blackburn Rovers for a fee of £3 million. He played at Blackburn Rovers from 2005 to 2008. Further, he joined Derby County in 2008 and played in 124 games attaining seven goals.
He came out of retirement to join Stockport Town of the North West Counties League on November 24, 2019. Robbie had his debut for the club the following evening, as an 80th-minute substitute in a 3–2 victory over FC Oswestry Town. He played internationally in the under-18 and under-21 levels for Wales with a senior international debut in 1995 against Albania. He attained to goals in 39 caps before retiring in 2005.
Robbie Savage BBC
During his club years, he occasionally acted as a pundit and began working in the media more regularly in the 2009 to 2010 season. He served several punditry roles during the 2010 FIFA World Cup before joining the presenting team for BBC Radio 5 Live’s 6-0-6 show. Robie signed up as an official sporting ambassador for bookmakers William Hill in September 2010. He recieved the Sony Radio Academy Rising Star Award in 2011.
Robbie worked as a pundit on ESPN between 2009 to 2013. In 203, he moved to BT Sport. From September 2011 he took part in the 2011 series of Strictly Come Dancing and took part in BBC Radio 5 Live’s attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘most players in a continuous 5 side exhibition match. In addition, he was part of a BBC Radio 5 Live podcast called Flintoff, Savage & The Ping Pong Guy, hosted by former table tennis player Matthew Syed.
Some of Robbie’s colleagues at BBC include:
Tina Daheley – Presenter
Steve Rosenberg – Russia Editor
George Alagiah – Presenter
Lucy Hockings – News Presenter and Anchor
Nikki Fox – Disability Correspondent
Karin Giannone – Presenter
Laura Bicker – Seoul Correspondent
Laura Trevelyan – Anchor and Correspondent
Gary O’Donoghue – Political Correspondent
Robbie Savage Salary
He receives decent pay working as a pundit for the BBC and co-presenter of Early Kick Off on BT Sport. Robbie’s salary is $92,360 annually.
Robbie Savage Net Worth
His football career and journalism career are his main source of attaining his fortune. Robbie’s net worth is $9 Million.
How Tall Is Robbie Savage
Robbie is a man of tall stature and is 6 ft 1 in.
Where Is Robbie Savage
Currently, he serves as a pundit for the BBC and regularly presents 606 on BBC Radio 5 Live on Sunday evenings. Also, he co-presents Early Kick Off on BT Sport. As a player, he played as a midfielder, now a football pundit and director of football at Northern Premier League Division One West club Macclesfield.
Robbie’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @RobbieSavage8
Instagram – robbiesavage8