# Peterborough United Denies Illegal Manager Approach

> Peterborough United chairman claims legal process for Robbie Savage's appointment.
- Title: Peterborough United Denies Illegal Manager Approach | Shortify
- Summary: Peterborough United chairman claims legal process for Robbie Savage's appointment. Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony says the manager…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr93zn4kq0wjo
- Published: 2026-10-12T10:20:21.396+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: darragh macanthony, robie savage, peterborough united, forest green rovers, league one, national league, sports
## Darragh MacAnthony denies illegal approach
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony denies Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince's claim of an illegal manager approach.
## Vince says Peterborough approached Savage directly
Vince stated Peterborough contacted Savage directly after initially refusing permission to speak to him.
## Vince describes negotiation conflict
Vince said Peterborough offered Savage the job verbally then denied it, leaving him in a difficult position.
## MacAnthony defends process as legal
MacAnthony claims the manager appointment process followed all rules and was 100% correct.

> 100% correct and proper, following all the rules
## Key takeaway

Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony says the manager appointment process followed all rules after Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince accused Peterborough of an illegal approach.