# Thomas Frank to lead Crystal Palace if Sage sacked

> Thomas Frank, former Spurs and Brentford boss, could become Crystal Palace manager if Pierre Sage is sacked.
- Title: Thomas Frank to lead Crystal Palace if Sage sacked | Shortify
- Summary: Thomas Frank, former Spurs and Brentford boss, could become Crystal Palace manager if Pierre Sage is sacked.
- Keywords: crystal palace, pierre sage, thomas frank, spurs, brentford, managerial change, premier league, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13609990/thomas-frank-former-spurs-and-brentford-boss-leading-contender-to-take-over-at-crystal-palace-if-pierre-sage-is-sacked
- Published: 2026-11-08T20:56:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crystal palace, pierre sage, thomas frank, spurs, brentford, managerial change, premier league, sports
## Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank is a former Tottenham and Brentford manager who could become Crystal Palace's next manager.
## Pierre Sage's position
Pierre Sage, Crystal Palace's current manager, is likely to lose his job after a seventh league defeat this season.
## Frank's history
Frank led Brentford to the Premier League and a ninth-place finish in 2023 before joining Tottenham.
## Frank's Tottenham stint
Frank was sacked by Tottenham after less than eight months in charge with the club in 16th place.
## Jamie Carragher's view
Jamie Carragher says Crystal Palace will likely sack Pierre Sage due to poor performance and financial risks.
## Pierre Sage's statement
Sage stated that Palace's performance was good but they failed to score after creating chances.

> i always say the same thing about what we deserve and what we have. we start really well, we create a lot of chances but without scoring and taking this goal [against] after a set-piece with the consequence of transition, it's really difficult against liverpool because they have a lot of speed and are really efficient in transition.
## Key takeaway

Crystal Palace may appoint Thomas Frank as manager if Pierre Sage is dismissed after a seventh league defeat.