Crystal Palace told to re-hire former manager despite eight-year Premier League hiatus

talkSPORT pundits Charlie Austin and Majestic back Alan Pardew for the Crystal Palace job as Pierre Sage faces the sack after a 3-1 home loss to Liverpool left the club bottom of the Premier League.

Crystal Palace are preparing to sack manager Pierre Sage following a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday that left the club bottom of the Premier League ahead of the international break.

Former, former Palace boss Alan Pardew, who managed the Eagles from January 2015 to December 2016, has been suggested as a potential candidate by talkSPORT personalities Charlie Austin and Majestic. Pardew guided Palace to the 2015/16 FA Cup final during his tenure, compiling a record of 35 wins, 13 draws and 39 defeats from 87 games.

The 65-year-old has not managed since February 2023, when his spell with Greek club Aris ended, and his last Premier League role was at West Bromwich Albion in April 2018.

Other contenders for the position include Thomas Frank, Sean Dyche and Frank Lampard, while ex-Palace defender Tony Popovic is also among those being considered.