Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
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Andoni Iraola is a football manager who was a target for Crystal Palace.
Frank Lampard is a former footballer and current manager, known for his time with Chelsea.
Kieran McKenna is a football manager who was considered by Crystal Palace.
Oliver Glasner is a former coach of Crystal Palace.
Pierre Sage is the manager of Lens, having led the team to significant achievements in Ligue 1.
Sean Dyche is a football manager who was also among the options for Crystal Palace.
Steve Parish is the chairman of Crystal Palace.
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Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
Crystal Palace have held talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach. Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a Coupe de France victory last season.
Pierre Sage, who led Lens to a historic Coupe de France victory and a second-place finish in Ligue 1, is in negotiations with Crystal Palace to become their new head coach.
Reports indicate that Pierre Sage is set to be confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace, replacing Oliver Glasner. Personal terms have been agreed, with an announcement expected soon.
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