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Oliver Glasner has responded to the criticism he has received from some Crystal Palace fans.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has hit back with a clear message to the club’s fans. Glasner has come under scrutiny recently for calling out the club repeatedly for their handling of transfers like the one involving Marc Guehi and the failed Jean-Philippe Mateta move.
Glasner confirmed in January that he would be walking away from the club at the end of his contract, and that left Palace fans disappointed to say the least.
The Austrian has led the Eagles to previously unreached heights, winning the club their first ever major trophy and qualifying for Europe for the first time. But even after that good work, the departure announcement and the criticism has left a sour taste in the mouth of Palace fans. Meanwhile, a steady slide down the Premier League table certainly hasn’t helped.
Some have produced banners telling Glasner to leave now, but he is not going anywhere, assuring fans that he has complete backing from the board and that he fully intends to see out his contract.
After Thursday night’s second leg win over Zrinjski in the Conference League, Glasner had a clear message for fans, telling them that they must enjoy what is a clear high for the club, given they don’t know when such heights will be reached again.
“I am always honest. I can't do it differently,” Glasner said after the game. “If I feel something, I have to say it. Then I have to face the s***storm. I have to face any criticism that comes. Everyone hopefully knows [that] everything I say and do is for the best of Crystal Palace.
“The fans are always supporting the team. I don’t know when Europe next returns to Selhurst. At least one more time. I’m sure we will all enjoy the rest of the season.”
Asked if Palace are still some way away from being at their best, which was on display at the start of the season, Glasner added: “No. That is the wrong picture. We are not always hugging and kissing after.
“The club are always honest with each other. We all want the best for Crystal Palace. Steve Parish has no ego. He doesn’t feel important. I don’t feel important. Now, after two years working together, I think these are the two best years in Crystal Palace history. We are still a couple of months to go and want to do it better. Every single win helps us.”
Palace are back in action on Sunday when they take on Manchester United as they look to take another step towards safety. The Eagles look well on their way to achieving that, but they could do with another five or six points to make sure.
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