Palace appoint Sage as head coach on three-year deal
Summary
Crystal Palace has hired Pierre Sage, the former Lens manager, as their new head coach on a three-year contract. Sage will replace Oliver Glasner, who left after leading Palace to three trophies, including their first-ever FA Cup win.Key Facts
- Pierre Sage is 47 years old and from France.
- Sage managed Lens for one year, finishing second in Ligue 1 and winning the Coupe de France.
- He also coached Lyon for 14 months and helped them qualify for the Europa League.
- Crystal Palace’s previous coach, Oliver Glasner, won the FA Cup, Community Shield, and Conference League.
- Palace will play in the Europa League next season under Sage.
- Jamal Alioui, Sage’s assistant at Lens, will join Palace as assistant coach.
- Current Palace coaches Paddy McCarthy and Andy Quy will remain on the coaching team.
- Other candidates considered included Andoni Iraola, Frank Lampard, Kieran McKenna, and Sean Dyche.
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