Former Forest Green manager Robbie Savage has hit back at criticism of his work as a football pundit and co-commentator, insisting his focus remains firmly on Peterborough United and that winning matches is the best way to silence his critics.

Savage who joined the Posh from Rovers in October and won his first two games in charge but the League One outfit have failed to win any of their past six games.

Savage told the BBC: “It’s all about winning games of football. The narrative can be spun in any way but I’m a football man.

“It’s my life. It’s what I love doing and I love watching football. I’m not somebody who goes home and sits in front of the TV, or goes to the pub or has any hobbies outside of football.

“I’m not a golfer. I just love football. I’ll go and watch every game that I can.

“I’m very fortunate that when I go and do games for TNT or 606, I’m getting knowledge all the time.”

Savage also revealed that he had recently attended matches involving grassroots sides, including Peterborough Sports and Wisbech Town, he also attended Stonehouse v Shortwood United last season during his tenure at Forest Green.

“I put my hood up, I go to games, I pay to go in because I want to give back to grassroots football clubs,” he said.

“I go and watch every single game of football I can, I go and watch league games, because I love it.

“It hurts the fans the most when we lose, it hurts me a lot. But it’s a narrative that gets created if we’re not winning games of football.

“The bottom line is let’s win games of football and then it all goes away.”

Robbie Savage rejects criticism that his work as a co-commentator and pundit is impacting his role as Peterborough United boss ❌ pic.twitter.com/Ai5jGMAP2B

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 10, 2026