Crystal Palace axe Pierre Sage after just 16 games in charge – who could replace him?

Football
12 Nov 2026 • 9:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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Crystal Palace axe Pierre Sage after just 16 games in charge – who could replace him?

  • Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool left the club bottom of the Premier League table.
  • The Frenchman leaves Selhurst Park after just 16 matches in charge, having picked up seven points out of a possible 30 in the top flight.
  • Palace confirmed Sage's departure alongside three members of his coaching staff: Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard.
  • Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche are among the potential candidates being considered to succeed Sage and steer the club away from relegation.
  • Sage had been appointed in the summer following the departure of Oliver Glasner, who previously led the Eagles to FA Cup and Conference League titles

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