Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage and in advanced talks to appoint Thomas Frank
Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage and in advanced talks to appoint Thomas Frank. Sage goes after 16 games with club bottom of table He is the favourite to take over at former club Lens Pierre Sage has been sacked as Crystal Palace’s manager after 16 games, with Thomas Frank in advanced talks to succeed him.
Sage goes after 16 games with club bottom of table He is the favourite to take over at former club Lens Pierre Sage has been sacked as Crystal Palace’s manager after 16 games, with Thomas Frank in advanced talks to succeed him. 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.
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 keen for a new challenge after a successful spell at Brentford.
It is hoped that he will take charge before next Saturday’s trip to Coventry.