Sage SACKED, according to reports

Well, if TF starts with a set up like this

Henderson
Mingueza, Richards, Canvot, Mitchell
Wharton, Lerma, Hughes,
Kamada, Pino
Mateta

Then we will know there is a different mindset on defending.
 
Well there must be a sense of relief now that we didn't sign the players that Sage wanted for his method of play as they may not suit what Frank wants, or he may not have rated them.
I suspect Frank will have done his homework and knows who from the current squad fits his plans, while at the same time keeping an open mind about having his mind changed as he gets to know them.
From what I've observed of Frank he likes a physical and athletic team which is competitive all over the field and wins it's share of duels.
It should be interesting and hopefully in a positive way.
 
News from some French reporters (which sounds like they are getting it from Sage's end) is that the buyout for Pierre is £5.94m, which comes out to roughly 18 months of getting paid to coach another team.

In terms of pay, Sage is (soon to be was) the 13th highest paid manager but when you so a manager like Hurzeler making less you understand that you don't need to break the bank for a solid manager.
 
PatrickA said:
Well there must be a sense of relief now that we didn't sign the players that Sage wanted for his method of play as they may not suit what Frank wants, or he may not have rated them.
I suspect Frank will have done his homework and knows who from the current squad fits his plans, while at the same time keeping an open mind about having his mind changed as he gets to know them.
From what I've observed of Frank he likes a physical and athletic team which is competitive all over the field and wins it's share of duels.
It should be interesting and hopefully in a positive way.
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Or if we had . sage may have done well
 
PatrickA said:
Well there must be a sense of relief now that we didn't sign the players that Sage wanted for his method of play as they may not suit what Frank wants, or he may not have rated them.
I suspect Frank will have done his homework and knows who from the current squad fits his plans, while at the same time keeping an open mind about having his mind changed as he gets to know them.
From what I've observed of Frank he likes a physical and athletic team which is competitive all over the field and wins it's share of duels.
It should be interesting and hopefully in a positive way.
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Frank will still need to work miracles with what Hobbs et al did purchase, borrow and rent.
 
mtp1958 said:
Or if we had . sage may have done well
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A very generous view, which of course you are entitled to.

I suppose I am looking at the facts as they are as opposed to what 'could ' have been.
My point is that we could have been saddled with a few large fees and long term contractual commitments on players that were surplus to requirements.
There are many examples of disparate squads created by manager churn as the revolving door of managers have their own requirements which are not necessarily what their successors have in mind.
 
Mark B said:
News from some French reporters (which sounds like they are getting it from Sage's end) is that the buyout for Pierre is £5.94m, which comes out to roughly 18 months of getting paid to coach another team.

In terms of pay, Sage is (soon to be was) the 13th highest paid manager but when you so a manager like Hurzeler making less you understand that you don't need to break the bank for a solid manager.
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We’ll never know. Elsewhere it’s reported that Palace were negotiating with Lens re compensation before sacking Sage so he resigned so he was free to join Lens. Clearly there were 3 way discussions and some form of financial agreement. We can only hope SP negotiated a reasonable deal for the club.
 
eaglesdare said:
I don't know about anyone else but I just never clicked with sage at all. I don't think I have actually listened to to him speak in press conferences or post match at all.
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It is hard to see how someone with his personality can motivate players, but then some people are better in front of camera’s than others, he might be a lot different behind the scenes
 
Elwissthebest said:
The very worst manifestation of player power. A prolonged sulk rewarded. The yoof of today!
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Yes at least JP has looked like he’s giving his all for the shirt again in his recent turn outs, we’ll forgive him the strikers tackle at spurs 🤣
But Sarr, at the moment, he’s a disgrace, injured my arse!!
 
eaglesdare said:
I don't know about anyone else but I just never clicked with sage at all. I don't think I have actually listened to to him speak in press conferences or post match at all.
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Me neither.

Sometimes that starts on the pitch though. Same with FdB. There was nothing either football or personality-wise to get behind.

Both struck me as being rooted to ideals and unconcerned with the club or fans.
 
I am so glad to see the back of him. Who cares if he is a nice guy? He got paid millions for being useless. Standing on the touch line like a lemon. Even if players were sold, the inability to even organise a defence against breaks, set pieces and corners is coaching negligence. Good riddance.
 
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