ROBBIE SAVAGE'S son Charlie has suffered relegation agony out on loan from Manchester United.

The midfielder, 19, played the first 58 minutes as Duncan Ferguson's Forest Green Rovers were sent down to League Two with Saturday's 5-1 home thrashing by Barnsley.

Ferguson's men become the first EFL side demoted this season – only 12 months after reaching the third tier for the first time.

And for Savage Junior it underlines the rollercoaster ride for youngsters attempting to reach the top.

The Wales Under-21 star made his only appearance for United so far in the Champions League in December 2021.

He was a last-minute sub in a 1-1 home draw with Switzerland's Young Boys when Ralf Rangnick was in charge.

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Then he joined fellow Old Trafford starlets Charlie McNeil and Di’Shon Bernard in making temporary exits in January for the rest of the season.

Striker McNeil, 19, joined Rovers' League One rivals Newport and 22-year-old centre-back Bernard went to Portsmouth.

In the same month, Forest Green appointed ex-Scotland and Newcastle striker Ferguson as boss after sacking Ian Burchnall.

But they are in exactly the same position as when he arrived – bottom.

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And although Savage has won praise for his displays, Saturday was a low point for Rovers – in performance, result and confirmation of the drop.

Just a month ago, Savage senior was seen beaming with pride and celebrating with arms wide open live on BT Sport Score after Charlie notched his first senior goal.

But even that 12th-minute opener at home to Bristol Rovers came in a 3-1 home defeat.

Now Savage must wait to see the next twist in his fledgling career.

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