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Crystal Palace sack boss Sage after 16 games

Headline via BBC Sport · first report 12 Nov, 17:53 IST, latest 12 Nov, 18:00 IST

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What we know

3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from BBC Sport at 12 Nov, 17:53 IST; the latest is from Sky Sports at 12 Nov, 18:00 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report12 Nov, 17:53 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 18:00 IST
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Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in charge and the club bottom of the table.
Thomas Frank the leading contender to take overPalace have conceded league-high 24 goalsPierre Sage has been sacked as Crystal Palace’s manager after 16 games. The Frenchman, appointed in mid-June to replace Oliver Glasner, has gone after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat…
Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just 16 matches.

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