Pierre Sage sacked by Crystal Palace after 16 games with club bottom of league
The Guardian
Thomas Frank the leading contender to take over
Palace have conceded league-high 24 goals
Pierre Sage has been sacked as Crystal Palace’s manager after 16 games. The Frenchman, appointed in mid-June to replace Oliver Glasner, has gone after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Liverpool left his team bottom of the Premier League.
Thomas Frank, out of work since his dismissal by Spurs in February, has emerged as the main candidate to succeed Sage. He spoke to Palace in the summer and is said to be keen for a new challenge after a successful spell at Brentford.
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