Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt

BBC News Sunday 18 October 2026, 19:51 UTC 1 min read

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Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.

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