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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

Crystal Palace consider sacking Oliver Glasner after manager's 'not good enough' remark

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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