Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage as manager after a disastrous five-month spell in charge.
Sage replaced Oliver Glasner in June after the Austrian declined to renew his contract but has overseen a run of just two wins, one draw and seven defeats in ten Premier League matches, which has left Palace sat bottom of the table after a 3-1 loss at home to Liverpool.
The Eagles meanwhile lay 21st in the UEFA Europa League’s league phase table after just one win, two draws and one defeat in four matches, having qualified for the competition by winning last season’s UEFA Conference League title.
Palace’s board consequently have sacked Sage in order to give the club the best chance of staying up, having won just one of their last eight matches in all competitions which saw them win a fourth-round tie at Fulham to reach the Quarter-Finals of this season’s Carabao Cup.
In a statement confirming Sage’s departure, the club confirmed that the Frenchman has left with their thanks and that three of his coaching staff have too departed.
“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.”
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