Championship - Savage wanted Leicester return

Eurosport - Thu, 15 Oct 12:59:00 2009

Derby midfielder Robbie Savage has revealed he tried to engineer a return to former club Leicester last season.

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A year ago Savage's County career was in tatters after he was cast aside by former manager Paul Jewell. The 34-year-old wanted to rejoin Leicester and claims that Foxes chairman Milan Mandaric was keen on the move.

"I was desperate to find a club at the time and I was pleading with (Leicester ambassador) Alan Birchenall to see if he could have a word on my behalf. I called Paul Dickov too. I was desperate to come back to City," Savage told the Leicester Mercury. "I think Milan Mandaric was up for it but Nigel Pearson said no. I think he thought my legs had gone."

He added: "I suppose it was the right decision as he went on to take City straight back up to the Championship but I did want to prove to him that I was not finished. He wasn't the only one, no-one would take a chance on me and I ended up at Brighton."

PA Sport

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  1. His legs have gone? Certainly gave you a run around­ today!

    From Adrian, on Sat 17 Oct 9:38PM

  2. wouldnt get in our team at the moment & his legs­ have certianly gone.

    From KarlB, on Fri 16 Oct 8:54AM
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