The future of Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace has become increasingly uncertain following a sustained downturn in results and growing unrest among supporters.
Glasner has already confirmed he will depart at the end of the season when his contract expires. However, mounting pressure may accelerate that timeline. During Thursday’s 1-1 Conference League draw away at Zrinjski Mostar, sections of Palace’s travelling support voiced their frustration, chanting for the 51-year-old to step down.
Sources indicate the club hierarchy are now actively assessing his position after a run of just one victory in 15 matches across all competitions. The slump has included a damaging FA Cup exit to non-league Macclesfield and a slide to within eight points of the Premier League relegation zone with 12 fixtures remaining.
While Palace did secure a notable away win at rivals Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this month, their home form has been particularly concerning, with no victory at Selhurst Park since November.
Ahead of Sunday’s league meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Glasner adopted a candid tone, acknowledging both the team’s struggles and his own accountability.
He conceded that Palace are “not in the best moment” and accepted full responsibility for their current trajectory. In a notably self-critical assessment, Glasner admitted he has not managed to adequately replace departed players or integrate new arrivals in a way that sustains last season’s standards. He also pointed to the demands of a congested fixture schedule as a factor the team has struggled to manage.
However, he balanced that reflection by referencing last season’s historic achievements. Glasner guided Palace to their first major trophy by winning the FA Cup and followed it with Community Shield success, making him statistically the most successful manager in the club’s history. He further argued that, despite recent setbacks, Palace are performing better in the Premier League than in eight of the past 10 campaigns and are competing in European football—an unprecedented milestone for the club.
Palace now face a pivotal stretch. They host bottom-placed Wolves on Sunday in a match that could significantly influence both morale and league positioning, before welcoming Zrinjski for the decisive second leg of their Conference League tie on Thursday.
With domestic form deteriorating and supporter patience thinning, the coming days may determine whether Glasner sees out the season—or whether Palace opt for immediate intervention in a bid to stabilise their campaign.
