sports
February 20, 2026
Crystal Palace consider sacking Oliver Glasner after manager's 'not good enough' remark
Assistant Paddy MacCarthy in line to step up if needed

TL;DR
- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted he is 'just not good enough' to turn the club's fortunes around.
- Club chair Steve Parish considered sacking Glasner immediately after his comments and fan backlash during a match.
- Parish decided against an immediate sacking due to the importance of upcoming Premier League and Conference League matches.
- The club is reluctant to pay off the remaining nearly £2m of Glasner's contract, which expires at the end of the season.
- Glasner expressed taking responsibility but felt he couldn't achieve the desired turnaround with the current players and schedule.
- Thomas Frank and Andoni Iraola are mentioned as potential summer replacements.
- Palace were fined £50,000 for a banner displayed in August.
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