It was a busy week in front of goal for Charlie Savage. After a thunderous effort in mid-week against Colchester, he followed it up with a goal inside six minutes against Wigan, setting the Royals on their way to a convincing 2-0 win at RG2.
After the victory, our number 8 was eager to express his commitment to helping the team, emphasizing that the team will always come first. He also reflected on the lessons learned from last season, which the squad is using as motivation to continue their strong start to the campaign.
“Winning the game in the way we did, keeping a clean sheet—I’m really proud of the boys, and of course, really pleased to get the goal.”
“Getting on the scoresheet early really helps you and the team settle into the game—especially in your first home game, as it gets everyone on board and settles the nerves.”
“Like I said, getting on the scoresheet is a good feeling, but as long as it’s helping the team, then I’m doing my job—team comes first, me second. That’s the way I’ve always been, and it’s the way I’ll always be.”
“As a midfielder, scoring goals is something you always want to do. It helps elevate your game and gives your team something extra going forward. The space you take up could free room for someone else to get a chance.”
“Shout out to James, the coach—he’s been telling me all week to stand on the penalty spot against Wigan, and today it paid off.”
“After last week’s draw [against Birmingham], if I’m honest, we were all a little disappointed, and I think that shows how far we’ve come. This time last season, we faced some really tough moments, and the way the fans have backed us has really galvanized us. It added something to our performance on Saturday.”
“We took those memories, talked about them in pre-season, and we’re using them as motivation that we’ll carry with us throughout the season. Many of us were here last season, experiencing what we did, and it has brought us closer together. That unity helps us on the pitch—it’s not just the players, but the coaches, staff, the whole team.”
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