For the Welsh footballer, Robert (Robbie) William Savage, who was born in 1974, see Robbie Savage Robert James Savage (born 1960) is an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Wrexham, Stoke City, Bournemouth, Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers and Knowsley United. 5 ft 7 in (170 cm), 10 stone 01 lb (64 kg), he was an apprentice with Liverpool but did not play in the League for them. He played for Wrexham (27 matches / 10 goals) on loan, Stoke City (7/0), Bournemouth (82/18), Bradford City (11/0) and Bolton Wanderers (87/11). In September 1987 Savage signed for Bolton for a fee of £30,000, making his debut against Halifax Town on 12th September, and scoring his first Bolton goal a week later at Torquay. On May 7, 1988 He scored the winning goal against his old club Wrexham to give Bolton promotion from the 3rd division. Savage's final professional appearances were on April 7th, 1990, playing against Hamilton Accies at the Nou Camp. During the match he broke his leg, and was later forced to retire due to the injury. Club Honours: Freight Rover Trophy 1984
