The mood has soured at Selhurst Park.
In these trying times, Crystal Palace find themselves staring at the title-winning success from afar. Oliver Glasner's tenure is coming to an end, though whether that will be when his contract expires at the end of the season, or earlier, remains to be seen.
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The Eagles secured only their second win in 16 matches against bottom-of-the-league Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, but the truth is that the performance was poor, and chairman Steve Parish is considering drastic action to get the club back on track.
The latest on Oliver Glasner's future
It would be untrue to suggest Crystal Palace's problems started when Glasner declared in January that he would leave the club at the end of the season, but it has certainly aggravated a delicate situation.
The south Londoners have done enough to ease any immediate relegation concerns in the Premier League, but they are rudderless, even with Glasner still in charge, and efforts are underway to make a change.
Thomas Frank is being considered, with Fulham joining the Eagles in a bid to appoint the Danish tactician.
As Tottenham's recent defeat in the north London derby emphasised, their problems run far deeper than the coach in the dugout, but Frank must still shoulder plenty of blame for his role in their seasonal collapse.
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Unemployed, he would be a strong candidate to replacement, and if Parish hopes to go down a different track, he will need to ensure he picks the perfect option.
And according to Football Insider, Sir Gareth Southgate is quickly emerging as a leading contender for the soon-to-be-vacant role, with the club currently trying to persuade the former England manager to assume an interim role until the end of the term.
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The 55-year-old has been out of work since stepping down from his Three Lions role after the 2024 Euros, but his deep connection with Palace after his playing days has led Parish and co to believe they could strike a deal.
Why Palace should appoint Southgate
Crystal Palace need unity and a forward focus. In this, Southgate could be the perfect managerial choice, signing a short-term deal that could see him steady the ship while fighting for a permanent role come summer.
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Southgate might not have managed in the Premier League since 2009, with Middlesbrough, but there's no question that his credentials over the past decade underscore his potential to tie Palace back together, with that deep-knit feeling that led Selhurst Park to title-winning riches something that has been distinctly absent over the past few months.
Southgate might not have won silverware with his nation, but the work he did was "special", as has been noted by journalist Dan Kilpatrick.
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Suddenly, the English national team became one after so many years of disharmony and in-fighting. This is what Palace need, and something that Frank failed to achieve during his short-lived stint at the Spurs helm.
Southgate's tactical expertise was questioned throughout his time at the England helm, but the fact is that he achieved more than any manager before him, embracing an emotional role.
He could repeat this trick with Crystal Palace, favouring a 4-3-3 attacking formation that would give creative licence to Adam Wharton in the centre of the park while maximising wing play and in turn developing club-record signing Jorgen Strand Larsen at number nine.
The hope would be that Southgate marries all the elements together and creates something 'special', just like he predecessor Glasner.
He has done it before, and with Glasner's tenure becoming untenable, this would be the perfect move to make.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner before the match Related
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