Crystal Palace sacks Pierre Sage after poor start to Premier League season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Crystal Palace officially sacked manager Pierre Sage on November 12, 2026, following a disappointing run that left the club at the bottom of the Premier League. Sage's period in charge lasted 16 games, resulting in only seven points from ten matches and a league-high 24 goals conceded. The decision to dismiss him came after a series of poor performances, including a recent loss to Liverpool. Palace's statement clarified that Sage 'has left' his role without being explicitly termed as sacked, potentially to mitigate financial implications. Thomas Frank is reported to be in advanced talks to take over as manager.
- •Sage's tenure lasted 16 games with seven points and 24 goals conceded.
- •His last match was a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool.
- •Three assistant coaches also departed with Sage.
- •Thomas Frank is expected to succeed him as manager.
- •Sage's exit was reportedly delayed by compensation negotiations.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Why did Pierre Sage resign from Crystal Palace without being ‘officially’ sacked?
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Official statement as Pierre Sage sacked by Crystal Palace
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Pierre Sage Sacked by Palace After 16 Games and £4m Lens Buyout
"Crystal Palace sacked Pierre Sage on Thursday after 16 games, with the club bottom of the Premier League, per The Guardian. Palace have seven points from 10 league games and have conceded 24 goals, the most in the division. Thomas Frank, out of work after Spurs sacked him in February, is in advanced talks to…
"Pierre Sage is no longer Crystal Palace’s manager. Appointed as Oliver Glasner’s successor last summer, the French manager has had a difficult spell in the Premier League and has paid the price fo...
"Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage. An official announcement on Thursday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 2:11 PMWhy did Pierre Sage resign from Crystal Palace without being ‘officially’ sacked?
Pierre Sage is no longer Crystal Palace’s manager. Appointed as Oliver Glasner’s successor last summer, the French manager has had a difficult spell in the Premier League and has paid the price fo...
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 2:09 PMOfficial statement as Pierre Sage sacked by Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage. An official announcement on Thursday afternoon.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 2:09 PMPierre Sage Sacked by Palace After 16 Games and £4m Lens Buyout
Crystal Palace sacked Pierre Sage on Thursday after 16 games, with the club bottom of the Premier League, per The Guardian. Palace have seven points from 10 league games and have conceded 24 goals, the most in the division. Thomas Frank, out of work after Spurs sacked him in February, is in advanced talks to…
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