Glasner Out

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Oliver Glasner has shown himself to be a hypocrite who spends far too much time moaning and deflecting blame. What he achieved last season was fantastic and we will always be grateful for that. But the way he has conducted himself this season has been nothing short of embarrassing.

What exactly did he expect when he took the job? That Palace were suddenly going to start throwing £100m+ around every summer? We are not that club and never have been. We are a mid-table Premier League side, competing with clubs who dwarf us financially. We are a selling club by necessity, not choice, and player trading is essential to our long-term sustainability.

Despite that, the board have backed Glasner far more than he ever acknowledges. Since his appointment, Palace have sold roughly £78m worth of players and spent around £83m – a net spend that shows clear intent to support him. Yet all we hear is complaining.

Eze wanted to leave. Anyone with a brain could see that after the season he had. There was never a realistic scenario where he stayed long-term, so Glasner’s constant moaning about the timing of that sale is baffling. The same applies to Marc Guehi. We turned down £35m in the summer at Glasner’s request, which already shows the club bent over backwards for him. But when January comes and City offer £20m rather than risking losing him for nothing, how is a club like Palace supposed to say no? That is basic football economics.

What makes it worse is that Glasner doesn’t help himself. He refuses to rotate the squad, barely trusts youth players, and has shown no real interest in developing talent. Players like Jesse Derry, Esse and Rak-Sakyi have been frozen out, despite Palace historically relying on youth pathways. That’s not just bad short-term thinking, it’s anti-Palace.

As for transfers, Glasner had a major say. These weren’t signings forced upon him. And frankly, the hit rate has been poor. Muñoz is a genuine success. Beyond that, it’s grim reading. Sosa looks Championship level at best. Uche is nowhere near Premier League standard. Nketiah was a complete waste of money. Riad has barely been fit, raising serious questions about physical readiness and recruitment judgement. When so many of “his” players fail to deliver, responsibility has to sit with the manager.

We’ve even broken our transfer record with Johnson at £35m, yet Glasner still acts like he’s working with scraps.

The hypocrisy is staggering. He publicly criticised the club for selling Guehi the day before a match, yet then announces he’s leaving at the end of the season… the day before a game. How is that acceptable leadership?

On the pitch, the coaching issues are obvious. We’ve been shocking at defending set pieces all season, that’s a coaching failure, not a budget issue. The set-up against Macclesfield was wrong from the start. These are tactical problems, not resource problems.

And none of this is new. Glasner behaved the same way at Frankfurt and Wolfsburg. At both clubs he clashed with the board, publicly criticised recruitment, showed little interest in youth development, and ultimately burned bridges rather than adapting to the realities of the club. This isn’t bad luck, it’s a pattern. He’s a petulant manager who wants a bigger job without accepting the constraints that come with anything below the elite.

I genuinely believe Palace should sack him now. It wouldn’t cost much, and at least it would allow us to reset and prevents the board being humiliated by Glasner and his negative comments. Give Paddy McCarthy the job until the end of the season if needed, at least he understands the club, the culture and the importance of building for the future. Right now, Glasner looks like a man counting down the days, not someone invested in Crystal Palace Football Club.

Ideally, Spurs sack Frank, hire Glasner, and we take Frank. Spurs is a cursed job and this season isn’t a fair reflection of his ability. What he did at Brentford shows exactly the sort of manager Palace should want: pragmatic, developmental, and realistic. Glasner is none of those things.

Top post, to be honest. Agree entirely. We deserve better than this.

Thanks Oliver, but the door is that way.

 

[Alexi_the_Eagle]

Top post, to be honest. Agree entirely. We deserve better than this.

Thanks Oliver, but the door is that way.

And what makes you think Thomas Frank will come to us?

 

[cryrst]

Like most people, I have been disappointed with Glasners conduct over the last couple of weeks.

I don't think he's daft enough not to know where Palace sit financially. And I'm sure that there would have been transparency from Parish when he was recruiting Glasner.

When we get to the figures you quote it tells a different story. A net of -£5m spend is more about breaking financially even than backing the manager in the market.

I think you are missing Glasners point when it comes to the sales of Eze and Guehi. His issue is with the timing of those sales not the sales themselves. He said it himself the other day - Guehi will leave when the club receive an acceptable offer. What annoyed him was the fact he was preparing Guehi for the Sunderland game without being told that the transfer had been agreed and that Marc was no longer available.

The young players you mention - Rak-Sakyi and Esse haven't done enough, from what I've seen of them, to merit much more than the opportunities they've had. Jessie Derry hasn't featured for Chelsea despite, according to him, providing a clearer pathway to first team football. Roy used to get criticised for not giving young players a chance.

You say that Glasner had a '' major say '' in signings. Define that - because I read the reports back in August that Parish wanted Pino and Glasner didn't. The fact is that we don't know to what extent Glasner is involved.

Which brings us to Johnson. How much input would there have been from a manager that verbally handed his notice in 3 months ago ? If you were Parish how much value do you place in his opinion ?

In terms of tactics, I dispute that the set piece defending has been bad all season. That it has been of late is undeniable. As for Macclesfield, tactics shouldn't really come into it. We should have been able to put any permutation of our squad out there and won the game.

Ultimately though, I have come to the view that Glasner should go now. But on Palace's terms not his.

I’ve posted that Marc Guehi was in the previous 9 games we didn’t win. Why suddenly would he have been the difference against the Mackams. Glasner had an option in the game to prove a point by putting the bench players on and getting bashed 4 or 5 after they scored their 2 nd. He didn’t so had no intention of chasing the game. Wear out the first 11 so Chelsea start bashing us at 60 mins. It’s a set up and tbh I don’t care if he stays or goes but ffs do something different if plan A isn’t working.

 

[Team of the (20)80s]

Come on now, he's got huge bias against Parish and if this was any other club he would be hammering the point Stu Pearce finally makes at the end that Glasner appears to be following the modern playbook of agitating and angling for a move by getting the sack.

Surprisingly Jordan makes some mistakes here about the club when he says that OG took over from Vieira which was not the case as OG was brought in early when Roy was sadly taken ill during a training session. I admire SJ's perspective fairly often as he unusually represents a Chairman's view but he slips in some digs via Textor and clearly revels in scenario, that the crown has slipped worryingly from Parish's bonce since the start of this season. He defends the sales and recruitment dealings though (Eze, Guehi) which is quite telling really.

Sorry, I don’t think my point came across. Generally, this is absolutely true and, yes he slips in some digs… but nowhere near as many as usual.

The fact that even Simon Jordan spends more time questioning Glasner in that piece than Parish speaks volumes to me. It feels like he’s supporting parish through gritted teeth at points.

 

[Joseph Paxton]

Sorry, I don’t think my point came across. Generally, this is absolutely true and, yes he slips in some digs… but nowhere near as many as usual.

The fact that even Simon Jordan spends more time questioning Glasner in that piece than Parish speaks volumes to me. It feels like he’s supporting parish through gritted teeth at points.

Apologies are mine, I realised after a read through you meant that in YT video piece-to-camera posted that he showed little bias to SP, he was just a bit more sly in this instance! I'm sure there will be a fair bit more of sanctimony from Jordan if the current clusterf*ck doesnt resolve in the looming months.

 

[PatrickA]

The Programme v Chelsea should be more interesting than usual, containing pieces by Parish, Glasner and the new captain.

I expect Parish not to address the issue directly, but I'll be surprised if Glasner doesn't make mention of his leaving at the end of the season as it will be his first direct opportunity to address the fans.

Perhaps the captain's piece be an 'Ask Deano' agony section!

Before then there will be the pre match press conference on Friday where I expect media minder Joanne will be under strict instructions not to let Glasner get into any more hot water.

 

[sprites]

And what makes you think Thomas Frank will come to us?

Aye? When did I say anything about Thomas Frank?

 

[ASCPFC]

Aye? When did I say anything about Thomas Frank?

Now, I guess.

 

[Elwissthebest]

We can debate whether Parish is at fault for lack of signings and selling players or Glasner is at fault for not giving certain players a chance but we can all agree that Glasner’s behaviour the other day was not normal. There’s definitely a pattern to his behaviour when he is upset after losing a match. His rant’s demonstrate a loss of control over his emotions.
As someone who worked in brain rehabilitation and regularly dealt with patients who had suffered significant brain injuries it’s a behaviour I’ve seen many times before. Perhaps I’m wide of the mark and he’s just an arrogant pr*ck like Lanzo says, but I do find myself wondering if his extreme behaviour is a consequence of the serious brain injury he sustained which ended his playing career. It’s been a recurring theme throughout his managerial career. It’s fairly typical of patients who have sustained head injuries. We all are capable of extreme or inappropriate behaviour when upset but our frontal lobes kick in and prevent us from saying and doing things we might later regret. Brain injuries of the sort he sustained impact the frontal lobes more than anything and impair our ability to apply the brakes. The impact can be lifelong and significantly harm relationships at home and at work.
If my suspicion is correct then Glasner will be aware that he has this tendency and may even have discussed it with Parish who is a decent guy and will cut him some slack as he seems to have done. He’s lucky to have an understanding boss. Sadly that won’t always happen.

Thanks for a most humane, considered and interesting post.

 

[Houston Eagle]

Still in a little shock how we have got to this place but it’s been coming since the Kups game.

I admire Glasner’s myopic vision and focus on results above anything else. It allowed us to achieve the highs of 2025. How he has managed adversity is disappointing and childish (not dissimilar to previous jobs).

I thought he was fully aligned in the Palace culture and committed to the club, but I now feel a little deceived.

Keeping Olise, Eze and Guehi at the club for as long as Parish did is a feat in itself, but everyone understood THEY wanted other challenges in their careers. Champions League or Premier League medals or quite possibly Ballon D’or winner are within their collective capabilities.

The irony of it all is that if and when Glasner manages a top European side, he will become the predator and poach the talent nurtured at clubs like Palace!!!

Parish will justifiably wait to see the reaction on Sunday from supporters at team selection, substitutions and most importantly towards Glasner himself before making a final decision.

 

[samprior]

We can debate whether Parish is at fault for lack of signings and selling players or Glasner is at fault for not giving certain players a chance but we can all agree that Glasner’s behaviour the other day was not normal. There’s definitely a pattern to his behaviour when he is upset after losing a match. His rant’s demonstrate a loss of control over his emotions.
As someone who worked in brain rehabilitation and regularly dealt with patients who had suffered significant brain injuries it’s a behaviour I’ve seen many times before. Perhaps I’m wide of the mark and he’s just an arrogant pr*ck like Lanzo says, but I do find myself wondering if his extreme behaviour is a consequence of the serious brain injury he sustained which ended his playing career. It’s been a recurring theme throughout his managerial career. It’s fairly typical of patients who have sustained head injuries. We all are capable of extreme or inappropriate behaviour when upset but our frontal lobes kick in and prevent us from saying and doing things we might later regret. Brain injuries of the sort he sustained impact the frontal lobes more than anything and impair our ability to apply the brakes. The impact can be lifelong and significantly harm relationships at home and at work.
If my suspicion is correct then Glasner will be aware that he has this tendency and may even have discussed it with Parish who is a decent guy and will cut him some slack as he seems to have done. He’s lucky to have an understanding boss. Sadly that won’t always happen.

Thanks for sharing. A very interesting perspective.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Sorry but I missed that opinion poll - link?

Whilst the results haven't gone our way esp. Macclesfield FC and a couple of the Conference League sides, it is obvious that last summer's transfer window was underwhelming (courtesy of seemingly prioritising attention towards Europa League court battle) and we have a squad that does lack depth to compete across ALL formats. When we are having to field 16 year olds (irrespective of their emerging talent) into key games due to increasing number of injuries as well as player exhaustion, then there is something wrong in the preparation for this arguably defining season given the fresh opportunities for development presented to Glasner and club courtesy of FA cup win.

I have a friend who is a football professional. Not though a player. I saw him yesterday and we chatted about the situation at Palace. He made much the same kind of points you do and was taken aback when I pointed out that Palace don’t spend more than they earn. It’s how they have survived in the PL for so long and gradually grown to first being in cup finals and now winning one. They don’t have boundless resources or money trees. We all have “opportunities” presented to us. They are never in short supply. They don’t though need to be chased. They need to be milked.

 

[cryrst]

We can debate whether Parish is at fault for lack of signings and selling players or Glasner is at fault for not giving certain players a chance but we can all agree that Glasner’s behaviour the other day was not normal. There’s definitely a pattern to his behaviour when he is upset after losing a match. His rant’s demonstrate a loss of control over his emotions.
As someone who worked in brain rehabilitation and regularly dealt with patients who had suffered significant brain injuries it’s a behaviour I’ve seen many times before. Perhaps I’m wide of the mark and he’s just an arrogant pr*ck like Lanzo says, but I do find myself wondering if his extreme behaviour is a consequence of the serious brain injury he sustained which ended his playing career. It’s been a recurring theme throughout his managerial career. It’s fairly typical of patients who have sustained head injuries. We all are capable of extreme or inappropriate behaviour when upset but our frontal lobes kick in and prevent us from saying and doing things we might later regret. Brain injuries of the sort he sustained impact the frontal lobes more than anything and impair our ability to apply the brakes. The impact can be lifelong and significantly harm relationships at home and at work.
If my suspicion is correct then Glasner will be aware that he has this tendency and may even have discussed it with Parish who is a decent guy and will cut him some slack as he seems to have done. He’s lucky to have an understanding boss. Sadly that won’t always happen.

This is quite concerning in reality.
I fear for OG as he has mental health issues which as you describe are not normal. One day he may wake up and realise the damage he created around himself and go further. I think he needs help and keeping him on the stage might not be the sensible move from SP.

 

[Spindle]

Only takes one match to burn a thousands trees.

I don't think anyone will accuse this football manager of playing kids

 

[PatrickA]

We've been playing Glasner's system for the best part of two years.
The system is planned to the nth degree in terms of where players should be on the pitch at any given time.
Team shape, when to press, patterns of play.
For the vast majority of the time it has got results.
Some on here say opposition teams have worked us out so it's no longer as effective.
To an extent possibly, but I believe it's more to do with the absence of key players, and furthermore the absence of squad players to slot into the system in the absence of the key players.

With the above in mind, I see it as an unnecessary risk for Glasner to go now UNLESS the relationship has irretrievably broken down.
Paddy McCarthy is a Palace man, but without meaning to be insulting he's basically the 'bibs and cones ' man in Glasner's setup, whose main role seems to be getting in the ear of the fourth official.
I don't view him as a suitable candidate even for the rest of the season taking into account Glasner's staff would probably go to.
It's time for head over heart, and what is most likely to achieve results for the rest of the season and to me Glasner looks the best option at the moment.
If results pick up people will be less concerned with what he says.
It's the nature of the game.

 

[Paul Salvage]

We've been playing Glasner's system for the best part of two years.
The system is planned to the nth degree in terms of where players should be on the pitch at any given time.
Team shape, when to press, patterns of play.
For the vast majority of the time it has got results.
Some on here say opposition teams have worked us out so it's no longer as effective.
To an extent possibly, but I believe it's more to do with the absence of key players, and furthermore the absence of squad players to slot into the system in the absence of the key players.

With the above in mind, I see it as an unnecessary risk for Glasner to go now UNLESS the relationship has irretrievably broken down.
Paddy McCarthy is a Palace man, but without meaning to be insulting he's basically the 'bibs and cones ' man in Glasner's setup, whose main role seems to be getting in the ear of the fourth official.
I don't view him as a suitable candidate even for the rest of the season taking into account Glasner's staff would probably go to.
It's time for head over heart, and what is most likely to achieve results for the rest of the season and to me Glasner looks the best option at the moment.
If results pick up people will be less concerned with what he says.
It's the nature of the game.

I’m now coming round to the same way of thinking. My instant response was one of anger and dismay. OG has seriously stepped over the line with his outburst, however if he is accepting that it was a mistake to go public and the relationship with SP is amicable then let him turn the season around.
This buys us a bit of time, but if after a few more games we are still p!ss poor or a further outburst then get rid. We will know on Sunday if he still has the teams backing!

 

[elgin eeagle]

We've been playing Glasner's system for the best part of two years.
The system is planned to the nth degree in terms of where players should be on the pitch at any given time.
Team shape, when to press, patterns of play.
For the vast majority of the time it has got results.
Some on here say opposition teams have worked us out so it's no longer as effective.
To an extent possibly, but I believe it's more to do with the absence of key players, and furthermore the absence of squad players to slot into the system in the absence of the key players.

With the above in mind, I see it as an unnecessary risk for Glasner to go now UNLESS the relationship has irretrievably broken down.
Paddy McCarthy is a Palace man, but without meaning to be insulting he's basically the 'bibs and cones ' man in Glasner's setup, whose main role seems to be getting in the ear of the fourth official.
I don't view him as a suitable candidate even for the rest of the season taking into account Glasner's staff would probably go to.
It's time for head over heart, and what is most likely to achieve results for the rest of the season and to me Glasner looks the best option at the moment.
If results pick up people will be less concerned with what he says.
It's the nature of the game.

It's an interesting counter argument why he should stay. I just thought it was massively disrespectful to not use the subs when chasing the game on Saturday. And the less said about Macclesfield the better. I did think after the club saying they were sticking with him it might have been an attempt to call his bluff if he had something else lined up, but it seems he isn't up for resigning if he isn't getting a pay off. It must be so demotivating for the fringe players knowing he only plays them when he has to due to injuries.

Personally I'd be looking to cut the cord now and get someone in with 2 weeks of the window left.