Savage wants action on ‘vile abuse’ directed at him

Robbie Savage, manager of Rovers of Forest Green, says more needs to be done to address the “vile abuse” his opposition fans have received.

The former Wales midfielder claims abuse that “crossed the line” caused him to lose to Carlisle United on Saturday after his side lost to Carlisle United 4-2.

After the loss, Savage told BBC Radio Gloucestershire, “I’ll take the banter, and when they’re singing songs about me as an individual I’ve got no problem.”

What is done about it when it crosses the line, when it becomes nasty, and when some of the things are said to be incorrect?

After quitting his game, Savage became a feared pundit after playing for clubs like Leicester City and Derby County.

He is known for polarizing his audience and continues to host the 606 phone-in show on BBC Radio 5 Live while he is in charge of Rovers.

Savage, who turned 51 on Saturday, claims that not enough is done when abusers overreact in a personal way.

Stewards, volunteers, anyone else standing there, it’s still permitted to happen consistently, he continued.

I’m not interested in banter. I’ve had photos with kids and young people there, and I’m prepared to stand there and endure the most shocking abuse from people of all ages, most likely in powerful positions at work.

“They believe it’s acceptable to come in and hurl hateful abuse at a person; it’s not acceptable, but nothing will be done about it.”

It occurs frequently, as it did recently at Worthing, and it continues to do today.