Crystal Palace urged to give Pierre Sage time amid dressing room talk

Crystal Palace have been urged to stay patient with manager Pierre Sage following reports of dressing room discontent. Despite an initial difficult start in the Premier League, Palace's recent performances have improved, resulting in just one defeat across their last five matches in all competitions, which included positive results against Fulham, Middlesbrough, Lech Poznan, and Leeds.

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that sacking Sage would be a rash decision. Brown noted that Sage is building solid foundations at Selhurst Park, stated that he sees no evidence of players turning against the manager, and argued that the coach must be allowed sufficient time to implement his methods.