He was at the club for more than a year before making his debut , a 2 -- 0 defeat to Newcastle United on 27 December 1954 .
Savage was signed by Manchester City in November 1953 , where he deputised for Bert Trautmann .
Savage was at the club for more than a year before making Savage 's debut , a 2 -- 0 defeat to Newcastle United on 27 December 1954 .
Savage was signed by Manchester City in November 1953 , where he deputised for Bert Trautmann .