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He’s Available: Crystal Palace Must Say Goodbye To Sage And Hire ‘Elite’ Manager

Crystal Palace faces relegation under Sage. Consider Kieran McKenna as a potential new manager to turn the season around.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:16 AM
He’s Available: Crystal Palace Must Say Goodbye To Sage And Hire ‘Elite’ Manager
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Smith argues Crystal Palace should dismiss Pierre Sage and appoint available manager Kieran McKenna.
  • Crystal Palace currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone after suffering three consecutive league defeats.
  • Palace were recently rescued by a late Daichi Kamada goal against Hoffenheim in European action.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Matt Smith argues that Crystal Palace should part ways with manager Pierre Sage and replace him with Kieran McKenna. The opinion piece comes amid a difficult spell for Palace, who sit in the Premier League relegation zone following three consecutive league defeats, despite a recent late equalizer by Daichi Kamada against Hoffenheim in European competition.

Smith suggests that the upcoming two-week international break presents an ideal window for Palace to make a managerial change. The writer contends that McKenna's past experience promoting Ipswich Town and coaching at Manchester United makes him a well-suited, modern candidate currently available to reverse the club's fortunes.

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