Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after disastrous 16-game spell

Crystal Palace sacked manager Pierre Sage after winning just two of his first ten Premier League matches, with players and staff frustrated by his training methods.

Crystal Palace dismissed manager Pierre Sage following a disastrous 16-game spell at the club. The 47-year-old managed just two wins in his opening ten Premier League matches, leading to his removal. According to Daily Mail Sport, players and club chiefs grew frustrated with Sage's training approach, which included late, intense sessions and other methods that proved unpopular with the squad. An unpopular assistant manager was also cited as a factor in the breakdown of his tenure.