Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage and in advanced talks to appoint Thomas Frank

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just 16 games in charge, following a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool that left the club bottom of the Premier League. Sage, who was appointed in mid-June to replace Oliver Glasner, is reportedly the favourite to take over at French club Lens. Thomas Frank, who was dismissed by Tottenham Hotspur in February, is in advanced talks to become the new Crystal Palace manager and is hoped to be in charge before their trip to Coventry next Saturday.