Forest Green Rovers Initiate £2m Legal Action Against Peterborough United

Legal Dispute Over Managerial Appointment

Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has confirmed that the club is pursuing a £2 million lawsuit against Peterborough United regarding the recruitment of former manager Robbie Savage. Savage departed Forest Green earlier this month to take charge of the League One club.

Allegations of Unauthorised Approach

Vince alleges that Peterborough United made an "illegal approach" for Savage after Forest Green had initially denied them permission to speak with him. According to the club owner, he was forced to allow the departure after Savage informed him that the League One side had contacted him directly.

Key points of the situation include:

• The Claim: Forest Green asserts that the approach violated proper conduct rules, which the club characterizes as "tapping up."
• Peterborough's Stance: Peterborough United has declined to comment on the lawsuit but previously stated on social media that their appointment process was "100% correct and proper."
• Savage’s Tenure: Robbie Savage, who previously managed Macclesfield FC, joined Forest Green in July 2025 and led the team to the play-offs before departing on 2 October with the club in 13th place.

Next Steps

While the legal process has commenced, the validity of the claims remains a matter for dispute between the two parties. Observers can verify the status of these proceedings through official statements from the clubs or through subsequent regulatory updates from football governing bodies.

Since his appointment at Peterborough on 2 October, Savage has recorded two wins, two draws, and two losses across all competitions.