Sky Sports: Crystal Palace stance clear on Glasner after weekend outburst

Glasner’s Outburst Lays Bare a Club Under Strain

Crystal Palace find themselves at a crossroads, and Sky Sports’ reporting laid bare just how exposed that junction has become. Despite Oliver Glasner’s extraordinary public outburst following the defeat at Sunderland, the club want him to see out his contract until the end of the season. That stance speaks volumes about Palace’s desire for stability, even as emotions spill over and results continue to slide.

The 2-1 loss at the Stadium of Light extended Palace’s run to ten games without a win in all competitions. Yet the football almost became secondary to what followed. Glasner was furious, and unusually candid, after learning that captain Marc Guehi was being sold to Manchester City on the eve of the match. “Selling our captain one day before a game – there is no understanding for this,” he said, framing the decision as symptomatic of a wider problem.

Dressing Room Frustration Goes Public

Glasner’s language was raw and revealing. He told Sky Sports that his players felt “abandoned” and left with “no support”, a phrase that cut through the usual post match noise. His anger was not performative. It was rooted in the realities of a thin squad, a depleted bench, and a sense that competitive balance was being sacrificed.

“We made no substitutions – look at the bench, there are just kids there,” Glasner explained. “We’re playing for weeks now with just 12 or 13 players in our squad. Some players have played their 35th game now.” That context matters. Palace were competitive for large spells, but fatigue and fragility told once again.

The Austrian also acknowledged the economic reality. He knows Palace cannot easily retain internationals when elite clubs arrive with vast contracts. Yet timing, rather than principle, appeared to be the breaking point. “I’ve been in football for 30 years and never experienced this, not once. Now it happens twice in six or seven months,” he said, referencing previous disruption involving Eberechi Eze.

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Club Response and Chairman’s Reaction

Sky Sports News reported that chairman Steve Parish was both bemused and angered by Glasner’s comments, particularly the direct criticism of the board. Palace’s position remains that Glasner should depart in a dignified manner at the end of his deal, a plan set in motion when he informed the club back in October of his intention to leave in the summer.

Despite the noise, Glasner has remained involved in recruitment and understands the financial constraints. The signing of Brennan Johnson for a record fee came with strict spending rules, reinforcing the tightrope Palace continue to walk. From the board’s perspective, this was not abandonment but necessity.

Tim Sherwood offered a blunt assessment, suggesting the outburst was an act of self preservation. The timing certainly raised eyebrows, coming days after Glasner confirmed his planned departure and amid a turbulent week that also included an FA Cup exit to non league Macclesfield.

Leadership, Loyalty and an Uncertain Endgame

When asked whether he would see the season out, Glasner struck a defiant tone. “I will never step back because these players deserve Oliver Glasner as their manager and leader and this is what I will do,” he said. “Sometimes it would help if we had a little bit of support.”

His post match press conference doubled down on the message. “To protect them, I also have to say it in public because just saying it behind closed doors doesn’t make sense.” It felt like a final roll of the dice, which Glasner later acknowledged. “It’s maybe the last try that things get done that have to get done. Not for Oliver Glasner, it’s for Crystal Palace.”

Sky Sports’ report captures a club wrestling with identity, ambition, and survival. Whether this public airing of grievances galvanises Palace or deepens the divide will define the closing months of the season.

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ForCrystal Palace supporters, this situation feels painfully familiar. Fans understand the club’s model. Selling top players has long been part of survival in the Premier League. What stings is the sense that timing and communication continue to undermine the team at critical moments.

Glasner’s comments were uncomfortable to hear, but many supporters recognise the truth within them. A squad stretched to its limit, youngsters on the bench, and key figures departing at inopportune times inevitably erode confidence. Watching the captain leave on the eve of a must win game felt like another reminder of Palace’s place in the food chain.

At the same time, publicly criticising the board carries risk. It invites instability and distracts from performances that already lack conviction. Fans are caught in the middle, appreciating Glasner’s passion while worrying about the long term damage.

Most supporters simply want clarity. If this season is about consolidation, say it. If ambition extends beyond scraping 42 points, show it. Glasner’s words may have been born from frustration, but they also voiced what many in the stands feel. Whether the club responds or retreats will shape how this chapter is remembered.