Next Crystal Palace Manager Odds: Thomas Frank Odds-On Favourite to Replace Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after just five months in charge following Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool.
The loss was Palace’s fourth successive league defeat and left them bottom of the Premier League, with just two wins from 10 games.
They have taken seven points and conceded 24 goals, giving them the worst defensive record in the division.
The decline began with a 5-0 defeat to Brighton, while Palace also sit 21st in the Europa League after winning just one of their four matches.
Sage was appointed on a three-year deal in June to replace Oliver Glasner, who left after guiding Palace to the Conference League title.
He arrived from Lens, where he won the Coupe de France and finished second in Ligue 1.
Palace’s next league game is away to Coventry on 21 November, giving the club two weeks during the international break to appoint a successor.
Thomas Frank is a very short price to take the job, and football betting sites have opened a market on the next permanent Palace manager.
Punters can also check out the latest free bets before getting involved.
Next Crystal Palace Manager Odds
Here's how the leading betting sites rate the five main contenders to replace Pierre Sage.
| Candidate | William Hill Odds |
|---|---|
| Thomas Frank | 1/7 |
| Sean Dyche | 6/1 |
| Jens Berthel Askou | 6/1 |
| Tony Popovic | 7/1 |
| Vitor Pereira | 12/1 |
Odds correct as of 12 November 2026, 4:30pm - courtesy of William Hill
Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank is a very short price at 1/7 and the name most consistently linked with the Crystal Palace job, with BBC Sport, The Guardian and Sky Sports all reporting that he is among the leading candidates.
The Dane has been out of work since Tottenham sacked him on 11 February 2026, just eight months after leaving Brentford.
His spell in north London was widely viewed as a poor fit, with a 26.9% Premier League win rate.
Frank built his reputation at Brentford, turning the club into an established Premier League side during a seven-year spell on a limited budget.
He said in June that he planned to take some time away from football, so it remains unclear how quickly he would want to return.
Palace also considered him during the summer before appointing Sage.
Sean Dyche
Sean Dyche offers Premier League experience and a proven track record of keeping clubs in the top flight, which could appeal to Palace given their current position at the bottom of the table.
Dyche spent 10 years at Burnley, winning two promotions and leading them to seventh in the Premier League in 2017-18 and European qualification.
He then spent two years at Everton before being sacked by Nottingham Forest in February after less than four months in charge.
His pragmatic approach would represent a significant change from the attacking football seen under Glasner, with The Standard describing him as arguably the most divisive candidate on the list.
Jens Berthel Askou
Jens Berthel Askou is the newest name in the frame, with Sky Sports reporting that Palace have added him to their shortlist.
The 44-year-old Dane took charge of Toulouse in the summer and has won three, drawn four and lost three of his first 10 Ligue 1 games.
He spent last season at Motherwell, leading them to fourth in the Scottish Premiership and European qualification, having previously won the Danish second tier with Horsens and a domestic double with HB Tórshavn.
Askou is known for developing young players, but he has never managed in England and would be a big step up in a relegation fight.
Tony Popovic
Tony Popovic knows Selhurst Park well, having captained Crystal Palace as a player, made more than 120 appearances and later returned as an assistant manager.
He has been Australia head coach since 2024 and guided the Socceroos to the 2026 World Cup.
Before that, he won the A-League Premiership with Western Sydney Wanderers and Perth Glory, the AFC Champions League with the Wanderers in 2014 and the Australia Cup with Melbourne Victory in 2022.
Asked about the Palace speculation on Monday, Popovic said he loves his current role and is open to discussing a contract extension with Football Australia.
He has never managed in the Premier League, making him a more left-field option.
Vitor Pereira
Vitor Pereira is available after leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of last season, having joined in February and guided them to the Europa League semi-finals despite becoming their fourth permanent manager of the campaign.
The Portuguese won consecutive league titles with Porto, a league and cup double with Olympiacos and the Chinese Super League with Shanghai SIPG.
His time at Wolves ended in November 2025 when he was sacked with the club bottom of the Premier League.
Pereira said last month that he wants to return to the Premier League and eventually compete for major honours.
Palace travel to Coventry on 21 November, with the new manager expected to be in place before then.
This page will be updated as the betting moves.
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