Crystal Palace have axed Pierre Sage after a catastrophic start to the campaign, leaving the Eagles languishing at the foot of the Premier League table following last Sunday's 3-1 hammering by Liverpool. That marked their eighth loss across all competitions, forcing the club's hierarchy to pull the trigger.
Sage's sacking makes him the second top-flight boss to get the chop this term, after Michael Carrick was given his marching orders from Manchester United on Thursday morning. It was reported that Sage had been sacked early this week, but the Eagles have now confirmed his exit.
Palace announced his departure in an official statement, which read: "Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as Manager. Three members of Pierre's coaching staff – Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard – have also left the club.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future. An update on the process of appointing a new manager will be provided in due course."
Ex-Tottenham and Brentford gaffer Thomas Frank has emerged as the leading candidate to step into the hot seat. The Danish tactician has been without a club since getting the boot from Spurs back in February.
Sage's sacking makes him the second top-flight boss to get the chop this term, after Michael Carrick was given his marching orders from Manchester United on Thursday morning. It was reported that Sage had been sacked early this week, but the Eagles have now confirmed his exit.
Palace announced his departure in an official statement, which read: "Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as Manager. Three members of Pierre's coaching staff – Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard – have also left the club.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future. An update on the process of appointing a new manager will be provided in due course."
Ex-Tottenham and Brentford gaffer Thomas Frank has emerged as the leading candidate to step into the hot seat. The Danish tactician has been without a club since getting the boot from Spurs back in February.