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Crystal Palace: Pierre Sage was “bombarded” with insults

The atmosphere turned toxic in the Crystal Palace grounds after the heavy defeat against Brighton (5-0) this Sunday in the…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:29 PM

Key Things to Know

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage reportedly faced heavy insults from supporters after losing 5-0 to Brighton.
The 5-0 derby defeat is Crystal Palace's heaviest loss against Brighton since 1956.
Jefferson Lerma was the only Palace player not booed by the fans at full-time.

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage was reportedly bombarded with insults from furious supporters following a 5-0 Premier League defeat against Brighton. The result marked the club's heaviest defeat against their rivals since 1956, prompting boos directed at the entire squad at the final whistle, with only Jefferson Lerma spared.

Tensions escalated further among the players when Chris Richards initially stormed off the pitch without acknowledging the fans. Teammate Jørgen Strand Larsen confronted Richards and brought him back toward the supporters, while assistant Paddy McCarthy remained behind to help de-escalate the hostile atmosphere.

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Crystal Palace: Pierre Sage was “bombarded” with insults

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