Pierre Sage has been sacked as Crystal Palace manager.
The Frenchman was only appointed in the summer but lasted just 16 games in charge, winning just five – and only two in the Premier League.
Sage is expected to be replaced by former Brentford and Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, who is said to be in advanced discussions over the role. The last game of 47-year-old Sage’s reign proved to be Sunday’s home defeat to Liverpool which left Palace bottom of the table with the worst defence in the division.
A club statement confirming Sage’s exit said: “Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as manager.
“Three members of Pierre’s coaching staff – Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard – have also left the club.
“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in South London, and wish them well for the future. An update on the process of appointing a new manager will be provided in due course.”
Sage is the second PL manager to be dismissed on Thursday, with news breaking earlier in the day about Michael Carrick heading for the Manchester United exit door.
