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Savaging Robbie

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Gareth Roberts

WHAT’S the point in Robbie Savage? What’s he famous for? What’s he ever done remotely worthwhile? He curled one off in a ref’s toilet once. Great.
From where I was standing, he was an average footballer whose modus operandi was to run around a lot, shout at referees and wind up fans.
Now, inexplicably, he’s carved out an all-consuming media career. A column in The Mirror, regular spots on Five Live and ESPN. He’s even been on Match of the Day.
 Just one question: Why?
 He never displayed any deep understanding of the g...

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