Sage unsure of future after Palace’s 5-0 Brighton defeat

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage said he did not know whether he would remain in charge after his team’s 5-0 defeat at Brighton, as reports said the club was examining possible alternatives but had made no final decision on his future. The loss on Sunday, October 18, intensified scrutiny of Sage, who joined Palace after leaving Lens to succeed Oliver Glasner. Palace had won two of their first seven Premier League matches and collected seven points, according to reports published Monday. One account placed the club 14th in the table after the Brighton result. Speaking after the match, Sage apologized to supporters and accepted responsibility for the performance. He said the team had not met expectations and that he had work to do to change its displays. His remarks confirmed uncertainty about his position, but did not amount to an announcement that he was leaving. Reports on Monday said intermediaries were presenting possible replacements to chairman Steve Parish and other club leaders. Names identified as being considered included Rob Edwards, Scott Parker, Kieran McKenna and Vitor Matos. The reports said Palace continued to back Sage publicly, and that no decision had been...