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Crystal Palace dismiss Pierre Sage after 16 games at Premier League’s foot
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Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after 16 games, and Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to replace him. The decision followed Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Liverpool, which left Palace bottom of the Premier League; Frank could take charge before next Saturday’s match at Coventry.
Palace have seven points from 10 league games, have lost four league matches in a row and conceded 24 goals, the most in the division. Compensation discussions delayed Sage’s departure, but a possible return to Lens, where he is a leading candidate after Yannick Cahuzac’s dismissal, could reduce what Palace owe. Sage’s short tenure also featured reported disagreements with the board over recruitment, including replacements for Marc Guéhi and Maxence Lacroix.
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In short
- Palace sacked Pierre Sage after 16 games.
- Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to succeed him.
- Sage could return to Lens, potentially easing compensation talks.
How this story developed
- 26 minutes ago Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after 16 games, with Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Liverpool leaving the club bottom of the Premier League.
- 32 minutes ago Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after 16 games, and Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to replace him.
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The case for
Palace’s league position, recent defeats and defensive record give the board a strong case for acting quickly before relegation becomes harder to avoid. With concerns also reported about recruitment and the handling of players, it may have concluded that a change of manager could restore confidence and make better use of the squad.
The case against
Sacking Sage after only 16 games risks treating a difficult spell as a problem the manager alone can solve, especially when key defenders have left and he reportedly disagreed with the board over recruitment. A change could unsettle the squad and disrupt Palace’s Europa League campaign, while a new manager may face the same constraints.
Explained simply
Crystal Palace are a south London football club competing in the Premier League, England’s top division. The club is led by chair Steve Parish, while the manager oversees the team’s tactics and day-to-day football decisions.
A manager’s job includes working with the club’s board on recruitment and developing players already in the squad. At Palace, reported tensions centred on the loss of central defenders Marc Guéhi and Maxence Lacroix, and on how young players Jaydee Canvot and Adam Wharton were being handled.
Palace are also playing in the Europa League, a European club competition, alongside their domestic league campaign. Their position in both competitions matters because the results affect the club’s prospects and the pressure on its leadership.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Pierre Sage sacked by Crystal Palace after 16 games with club bottom of league”.