Mick Brown, a well-connected figure in the football world, has suggested that Oliver Glasner may be considering leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season following a public outburst aimed at the club’s board. The former Man United and Blackburn chief scout revealed his insights to Football Insider, indicating that Glasner is visibly frustrated by decisions made behind the scenes at the club.
The recent 2-1 loss to Man United, despite leading 1-0 at half-time, has shed light on the impact of Crystal Palace’s European fixture schedule. In August, Football Insider reported Glasner’s dissatisfaction with the club’s slow start to the summer transfer window, and these grievances have resurfaced with the manager criticizing the decision to prioritize saving over spending, which he believes has let down him and his players.
Brown, drawing from his experience working alongside elite-level managers like Sir Alex Ferguson, expressed doubt about Glasner’s future at Crystal Palace, citing the club’s failure to match his ambitions. Acknowledging the strain caused by European qualification and lack of squad depth, Brown predicted that Glasner’s public criticism of the owners and directors indicates a potential departure. With Glasner’s contract set to expire at the end of the year, Brown believes the manager’s discontent with the club’s lack of investment and progress could lead him to part ways.
Despite Crystal Palace’s desire to extend Glasner’s contract and potential contract talks initiated by chairman Steve Parish, Football Insider reported that matching the manager’s ambitions and investing in the squad are crucial for securing his commitment. Glasner has expressed a need for additional players to allow rotation and rest for key squad members, particularly after consecutive defeats to Strasbourg and Man United. The manager’s unwavering calls for investment in attacking players highlight his desire to bolster the team for forthcoming challenges.
