The Crystal Palace manager, Pierre Sage, shows his disappointment after the defeat against Tottenham.
Pierre Sage had been walking a tightrope since Crystal Palace’s 5-0 thrashing at Brighton last month. Photograph: Luke Hastings/Wired Photos/Shutterstock
Pierre Sage had been walking a tightrope since Crystal Palace’s 5-0 thrashing at Brighton last month. Photograph: Luke Hastings/Wired Photos/Shutterstock
Pierre Sage’s failure to fix defensive flaws leaves Crystal Palace seeking new solution

A losing run, set-piece struggles and a call for help led Steve Parish to cut ties with the manager after five months