Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after just 16 games in charge
Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after 16 games, with the club bottom of the Premier League on 7 points. Thomas Frank is reportedly the top candidate.
Crystal Palace have parted company with head coach Pierre Sage after only 16 matches at the helm. The Frenchman leaves Selhurst Park with the Eagles sitting at the foot of the Premier League table.
Liverpool defeat proves decisive
Sage was appointed in the summer as Oliver Glasner's successor, but he was unable to turn Palace's fortunes around. A run of disappointing performances culminated in a loss to Liverpool, and the club's hierarchy decided a change was needed. Palace have collected just 7 points so far this season, leaving them rooted to the bottom and facing a serious relegation fight.
Thomas Frank leads the shortlist
According to Sky, Thomas Frank is the frontrunner to take over in south London. The Dane, who previously managed Tottenham and Brentford, knows the Premier League well and built his reputation during a successful spell at Brentford. No agreement has been officially confirmed, however, and Palace have yet to announce who will lead the team in the interim.
Whoever comes in will need to make an immediate impact, as the gap to safety could quickly grow if results do not improve.
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