Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage expressed deep regret following his team's humiliating 5-0 defeat to Brighton on October 1, 2023. The loss marked the worst performance against their rivals since January 1956, leaving Sage feeling a sense of shame and uncertainty about his future.

In a candid post-match interview, Sage took full responsibility for the team's lackluster display, stating, "It's my fault because I am the coach, I gave the motivation. I prepare the situations. We played so bad it's my fault." He emphasized the need for significant changes, noting that conceding three goals within the first 10 minutes was "completely not normal."

Sage's tenure at Crystal Palace has been challenging since he succeeded Oliver Glasner, who led the club to its most successful era, including an FA Cup victory in 2025 and a Conference League title in May. Currently, Palace sits at 14th in the Premier League, with only two wins from seven games and the highest goals conceded in the league at 17.

I just want to apologise to the fans,

As he contemplates his position, Sage admitted, "I don’t know" if he will be given the time to rectify the team's poor form. His emotions were clear as he concluded, "Only one feeling - shame. It was our worst face."