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Crystal Palace Back Oliver Glasner With Firm Assurance Over Future
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has revealed he has received a clear commitment regarding his position at Selhurst Park, confirming he will remain in charge until the end of the season.
Recent weeks had brought scrutiny. A dip in Premier League form saw Crystal Palace slide down the table, prompting questions about direction and leadership. Yet internally, the message has been consistent. Senior figures at the club have reinforced their support for Glasner, even amid external noise.
That backing was underlined following Palace’s progression to the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League, achieved with a 2-0 victory over Zrinjski Mostar on the night and a 3-1 aggregate success. European football has provided both momentum and perspective, offering tangible evidence of progress under the Austrian.
Speaking after the match, Glasner addressed the speculation directly.
“I’ve had 100-per-cent assurance [of staying on],” he told TNT Sports after the game.
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Player Belief Central to Glasner Approach
Glasner was candid in outlining what matters most to him. Results shape perception, but belief within the dressing room remains his priority.
“For me it’s always number one is the players, the players believing in me and the staff – and that’s the most important thing, otherwise you can pack your suitcase and go home.
“They have a great togetherness in the group, the staff and it’s the same with the chairman and sporting director.”
Those comments reflect a manager keen to project unity at a time when external criticism has intensified. Palace’s campaign, while inconsistent domestically, has featured notable highs. The club are competing in Europe for the first time and remain in a strong position to secure one of their best Premier League finishes.
Perspective on Palace Premier League Campaign
Glasner also pointed to the broader context of Crystal Palace’s season, urging observers to assess performance levels with balance.
“They are sometimes wondering – it’s the second-best Premier League season ever.
“The best was last year, so maybe the best two in Palace’s history, playing European football for the first time, and there is so much noise so sometimes we really don’t understand it.”
The figures lend weight to his argument. Palace have combined league stability with continental progression, a demanding schedule for a squad still evolving. Injuries and fixture congestion have played their part, yet the overall trajectory remains positive.
Focus Turns to Strong Finish
Glasner acknowledged that some of his own media appearances may have added to the discussion surrounding his future.
“Maybe I gave some interviews which were not really helpful, I have to admit but I always say what I am feeling and sometimes it’s positive, sometimes it’s not so positive.
“That’s Oliver Glasner, and in the end we are in a very good position in the league and now it’s up to us with our fans to make a really good season of it.”
His candour is a defining trait. While his contract is due to expire in the summer, the immediate focus is clear. Crystal Palace remain well placed in the Premier League and continue to compete in Europe, objectives that carry significant weight for a club of their stature.
With boardroom backing secured and squad unity intact, Glasner’s task is to convert reassurance into results. The coming weeks will shape perceptions further, yet internally there appears little doubt. For now, continuity is the message at Crystal Palace, and Oliver Glasner retains both authority and opportunity as the season enters a decisive phase.