Crystal Palace parts ways with manager Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace has officially parted ways with manager Pierre Sage following a dismal start to the 2026-2027 Premier League season. The 47-year-old French coach, who assumed leadership of the Conference League winners in July 2026 as the successor to Oliver Glasner, was dismissed after accumulating only seven points in the first ten matches. The club currently sits at the bottom of the Premier League table, with the decision to fire Sage finalized after a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool.

Following his departure, Crystal Palace is now actively searching for a new head coach to improve the team's competitive standing. Reports indicate that the club's management is considering 53-year-old Danish manager Thomas Frank, who is currently without a club following his tenure at Tottenham. The board is looking to finalize a replacement quickly to address the club's poor performance and avoid relegation.