Crystal Palace consider moves for three ex-Premier League managers as pressure grows on Pierre Sage

Palace are 17th after five losses in eight games; contingency plans include Sean Dyche, Thomas Frank, Vitor Pereira and Robbie Keane.

Crystal Palace are considering managerial options after a difficult start to the season, sitting 17th in the Premier League with just two wins from eight games. A 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United, where supporters booed the team off, has intensified pressure on manager Pierre Sage.

The club is drawing up contingency plans with several candidates appreciated: former Premier League managers Sean Dyche, Thomas Frank and Vitor Pereira, plus ex-striker Robbie Keane. Palace have conceded 19 goals—the most in the league—though their nine goals scored is not among the worst. Sage, who arrived from Ligue 1 side Lens after they finished second, insists he retains backing from chairman Steve Parish and the board. "The noise is a consequence of the team and we don't have the points we expect," Sage said, adding that he remains focused on solutions and improving the players' performances.