Pierre Sage regrets ‘missed 15 minutes’ as defeat increases heat on Crystal Palace manager

Sage’s side beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle ‘Every mistake that is bad will be a goal’ Pierre Sage blamed a 15-minute loss of concentration for Crystal Palace’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle and insisted he remains the right man to lead the south London club. “We missed 15 minutes when we came back from the dressing room, ” the Frenchman said. “When you let your opponent take the initiative without pressure, without reply, it’s difficult.”