Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after five months in charge, leaving the club bottom of the Premier League. Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to take over.
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On 8 November, Crystal Palace began considering replacing manager Pierre Sage after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool left them bottom of the Premier League. Sage had won just two of his first 10 league matches, and the club had the worst defensive record. Sean Dyche was also named as a candidate. On 12 November, Crystal Palace sacked Sage after five months in charge. The club had conceded 24, the most in the division, and Thomas Frank was in advanced talks to take over.
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Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage as Thomas Frank nears appointment
Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after five months in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League after Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool. The Eagles have won just two of their first 10 league games and have conceded 24, the most in the division. Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to take over, and three members of Sage's coaching staff also left.
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Crystal Palace consider replacing Pierre Sage with Thomas Frank
Crystal Palace are considering replacing manager Pierre Sage with Thomas Frank after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool left them bottom of the Premier League. Sage has won just two of his first 10 league matches, and the club has the worst defensive record in the division. Sean Dyche is also among the candidates being considered as a potential successor.
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