Crystal Palace's managerial crisis deepens as Oliver Glasner confirms his departure at the end of the season. The Austrian's exit comes on the heels of a disastrous week for the Eagles, which has been marred by a humiliating defeat to non-league Macclesfield and a collapse in form that has left them plummeting down the table.
Glasner's decision to leave Palace was not unexpected, given his deep frustration with the club's failure to reinvest the record £67.5m fee received from Arsenal for Eberechi Eze into improving the squad. His criticism of Palace's lack of investment in new talent has been evident throughout his tenure, and he had expressed his ambition to manage a club in the Champions League again.
The departure of Marc Guéhi, who will join Manchester City on a £20m deal, is another significant blow for Palace. Guéhi's quality was a key factor in their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City earlier this year, but the club's inability to replace him with similar quality has exposed the fragility of their squad.
Glasner's exit raises questions about the future of several other Palace players, including Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton. The France striker is wanted by Juventus, while Wharton and Daniel Muñoz are also coveted by bigger clubs. These departures will further erode the club's resources and confidence.
The most pressing question for Palace now is who will replace Glasner as manager. Several candidates have been mentioned, including Getafe's José Bordalás and Rayo Vallecano's Iñigo Pérez. However, none of these options are likely to be as demanding as Glasner was during his tenure.
Despite the challenges ahead, Glasner's exit may prove to be a blessing in disguise for Palace. His departure marks the end of an era at Selhurst Park, and his departure could signal a new chapter for the club. However, it also raises concerns about whether Palace have the resources or ambition to attract a manager who can restore their fortunes.
One possibility is that Glasner will seek out a new challenge elsewhere. A move to Manchester United has been mooted in the past, and he may see this as an opportunity to test himself at one of England's top clubs. Whatever his next move, it remains to be seen whether Palace are able to attract a manager who can turn their fortunes around.
Glasner's decision to leave Palace was not unexpected, given his deep frustration with the club's failure to reinvest the record £67.5m fee received from Arsenal for Eberechi Eze into improving the squad. His criticism of Palace's lack of investment in new talent has been evident throughout his tenure, and he had expressed his ambition to manage a club in the Champions League again.
The departure of Marc Guéhi, who will join Manchester City on a £20m deal, is another significant blow for Palace. Guéhi's quality was a key factor in their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City earlier this year, but the club's inability to replace him with similar quality has exposed the fragility of their squad.
Glasner's exit raises questions about the future of several other Palace players, including Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton. The France striker is wanted by Juventus, while Wharton and Daniel Muñoz are also coveted by bigger clubs. These departures will further erode the club's resources and confidence.
The most pressing question for Palace now is who will replace Glasner as manager. Several candidates have been mentioned, including Getafe's José Bordalás and Rayo Vallecano's Iñigo Pérez. However, none of these options are likely to be as demanding as Glasner was during his tenure.
Despite the challenges ahead, Glasner's exit may prove to be a blessing in disguise for Palace. His departure marks the end of an era at Selhurst Park, and his departure could signal a new chapter for the club. However, it also raises concerns about whether Palace have the resources or ambition to attract a manager who can restore their fortunes.
One possibility is that Glasner will seek out a new challenge elsewhere. A move to Manchester United has been mooted in the past, and he may see this as an opportunity to test himself at one of England's top clubs. Whatever his next move, it remains to be seen whether Palace are able to attract a manager who can turn their fortunes around.
... they've been stuck with some pretty rough patches under Glasner and now he's gone? I think the club really needs to re-evaluate their strategy on player transfers and recruitment - £67.5m is a lot of cash, but if it's not being used effectively then that's just gonna keep 'em in the same old rut 
. Anyway, whoever comes in next better bring some serious changes to the table... or they'll be stuck with the same old story 
just thinkin... maybe palace don't need some new face in charge... they've been strugglin' with investin' in the right players for ages... 
. First Responder mode activated! 
I think the club needs to sort out its finances and investment priorities ASAP 
. Can't just blame one person (Glasner) for all the problems, it's a systemic issue 
. They need to bring in someone who can shake things up, not just patch up the squad 
. And what about those players who are leaving? 
I hope they get good homes, but Palace needs some top talent to compete with the big boys 
. Time for a new era at Selhurst Park 
! 
The club needs someone who's going to shake things up and bring in some fresh talent. All these other managers being mentioned are just the same old same old... Bordalás and Pérez sound like they'd just copy Glasner's tactics, not bring any new ideas to the table.
. And now they're stuck with who-knows-who as their next manager? This is gonna be a disaster mark my words 
.
, this season is just getting worse for Crystal Palace 
. I mean, they get destroyed by Macclesfield and then they lose another star player in Marc Guéhi 
. It's like they're giving away all their best players to bigger clubs. And now Glasner is leaving? It's not surprising, tbh 
. He was already saying that the club wasn't investing enough in new talent... it's like they were waiting for him to leave so they could say "oh look, we're a big club now". Meanwhile, all their problems will still be there when someone else takes over 
which means it's gonna be tough for them to attract a new gaffer who can turn things around 
hopefully they'll manage to lure someone with a bit of flair and experience to come in and shake things up 
. palace needs a manager who's not just looking over their shoulder waiting for someone to step in and fix everything 
. they can't just keep making the same mistakes over and over. maybe glasner's exit will spark some change 
, who knows?
...anyway, this is a chance for them to reboot and start fresh...but will they be able to attract someone who can lead them back to the top? that's the question 
. They really need someone with a vision to take the reins and make some smart signings. It's not just about throwing money at problems, they need someone who knows what it takes to compete against the top teams in England 
. And let's be real, £20m is peanuts for Marc Guéhi, I'm surprised he didn't wait for a bigger offer 
. The fans are getting restless 
and I don't blame them one bit 
. This team needs a miracle or a major overhaul 
... again