Crystal Palace parts ways with Sage after five months
Crystal Palace have dismissed the Frenchman Pierre Sage, the successor of Oliver Glasner, after only five months, because the weak start to the season forced the Eagles onto their knees; after four consecutive defeats the team sits at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Background of Pierre Sage
Sage was appointed in June as Glasner's successor, after the club had won the Conference League under Glasner; the 47‑year‑old Frenchman had previously worked at Lens and Olympique Lyon.
In 18 games across all competitions, Sage recorded five wins, three draws and eight defeats.
According to English media, former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank is the favourite candidate for the job, with the reports published on Thursday.
The club confirmed at 13:30 that Sage is no longer the manager.
Pierre Sage leaves the Eagles after Premier League debacle (Official)
According to reports, Sage could return to Lens, but is initially planning a career break.
The talks with Frank are to be concluded during the international break so that he can train in peace.
Frank has been without a club since his departure from Tottenham in the 2025/26 season.
He previously managed Brentford and is 53 years old.
Palace have only seven points after ten matchdays, placing them at the bottom of the Premier League.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted that Thomas Frank holds the top‑candidate‑profile for the managerial position.