Oliver Glasner has found success at Palace. But will he fall into the Thomas Frank trap?

Mohamed Mohamed· Apr 28, 2026 · 11:37 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 28 views

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Oliver Glasner has successfully managed Crystal Palace, leading them to their first major trophy and potential European success. His track record includes previous achievements with Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt, making him a sought-after managerial candidate. However, concerns about his public disputes and the scalability of his game model may affect his prospects at larger clubs.

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▪Oliver Glasner took over Crystal Palace in February 2024 and has since led the team to mid-table stability and an FA Cup victory.
▪He has a history of success at previous clubs, including leading Wolfsburg to Champions League qualification and winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt.
▪Despite his achievements, Glasner has faced challenges related to transfer policies and public disagreements with club management.

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Oliver Glasner will be a sought after candidate for managerial jobs this summer. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOliver Glasner will be a sought after candidate for managerial jobs this summer. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesCrystal PalaceOliver Glasner has found success at Palace. But will he fall into the Thomas Frank trap?The Crystal Palace manager delivered the club’s first major trophy and could add a European title this season. But a bigger team will present fresh challengesMohamed MohamedTue 28 Apr 2026 07.37 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 15.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen Oliver Glasner took over from Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace in February 2024, the club was in a desperate situation.

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