'Crystal Palace are making a mistake over Sean Dyche, it could come back to bite them' - Expert

Expert Mick Brown warns Crystal Palace risk regretting their pursuit of Thomas Frank over Sean Dyche, citing Frank's poor Tottenham spell and Dyche's proven defensive expertise.

Crystal Palace have dismissed Pierre Sage following a disastrous start that has left them bottom of the Premier League after ten games. Thomas Frank has emerged as the clear front-runner for the role, but former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has warned the club may be making a mistake by overlooking Sean Dyche.

Brown told Football Insider that Palace's primary issue is their defence, which has conceded too many goals and left too many gaps. Dyche, he argues, would immediately tighten that up and make them hard to beat, while bringing a clear and recognisable style of play.

By contrast, Brown expressed concerns about Frank's tactical setup, pointing to his difficult spell at Tottenham where he won just seven of 26 Premier League games before being dismissed in February.

"If they appoint Frank and decide not to go forward with Sean Dyche, they could very well regret that decision come the end of the season," Brown said. While Frank's work at Brentford remains highly regarded, Brown warned that a repeat of his Tottenham struggles could prove catastrophic for Palace, who are fighting to avoid relegation.