Does Macclesfield Football club still exist?
Founded in 1874, Macclesfield Town was liquidated and expelled from the National League in 2020 because of debts of over £500,000. Its assets were put up for sale, including the Moss Rose stadium on the Rightmove property website.
What is happening with Macclesfield Town FC?
Macclesfield Town will relaunch as Macclesfield FC after local businessman Robert Smethurst acquired the assets of the club. Robbie Savage will serve as the head of football at the rebuilt club at Moss Rose.
Where is Macclesfield Town in the league?
Counties Leagues
Pos | Team | PTS |
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1 | Macclesfield | 85 |
2 | Skelmersdale United | 75 |
3 | Wythenshawe Town | 71 |
4 | Charnock Richard | 69 |
Why are there only 23 National League teams?
Due to Macclesfield’s closure, only 23 clubs took part in the 2020–21 season and a maximum of three clubs were to be relegated instead of the usual four.
Is Macclesfield a nice place to live?
Only two north west towns made it into the national top ten, Macclesfield in seventh and Kendal, in Cumbria, at ten. Macclesfield has been named the happiest place to live in the North West in Rightmove’s annual survey.
Did Macclesfield FC get promoted?
Macclesfield topped the National League table for the majority of the 2018/19 season and on 21 April 2018, the Silkmen beat Eastleigh 2–0 to win the title along with promotion back to the Football League after six years playing non-league football.
What team does Robbie Savage own?
Macclesfield
Robbie Savage
Personal information | |
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Current team | Macclesfield (director of football) |
Youth career | |
Brickfield Rangers | |
1990 | Lex XI |