Michael Clegg is the new Silkmen’s manager

Above: Michael Clegg (Image Mark Percy)

Warrington Rylands FC manager, Michael Clegg, has departed the club and joined Macclesfield FC.

Clegg has taken assistant manager Nicky Hunt and coach Lewis Hardcastle with him to Moss Rose to replace Alex Bruce, who left Macc earlier this week to take up the assistant manager position at EFL club Salford City.

Robbie Savage believes they have the right man for the job and said:

“We are delighted to appoint Michael Clegg and his backroom staff to Macclesfield Football Club,” he said.

“Michael has many years of experience having managed nearly 500 games at this level of football.

“We believe that this is the right time to offer Michael the chance to manage at one of the biggest clubs in Non League with the objectives being clear in trying to get out of the league and a potential trip to Wembley.

“Michael has signed an 18 month contract at the club and we are looking forward to welcoming him and his staff to the Leasing.com Stadium.

“What he has done with Warrington Rylands is remarkable in leading them into a play off place this season.

“He leaves a fantastic club in a great place and now has an opportunity to progress the club into the National League system.”

“We have given young, hungry managers a chance with their first job in management who have then progressed into the EFL.