Crystal Palace ready to move for Oliver Glasner if Hodgson departs

14-Feb-2024 21:30:38 | Guardian

Former Frankfurt manager understood to have held talks
Parish believed to have agreed change of manager is needed

Crystal Palace have lined up the former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner to take over if they decide to sack Roy Hodgson as pressure continues to grow on the 76-year-old.

Hodgson’s position is understood to have come under intense scrutiny once again after the defeat to Chelsea on Monday night, with some board members believed to have expected the 3-1 loss to Mauricio Pochettino’s side to spell the end for the former England manager. But despite still not having sacked the veteran whose contract expires at the end of the season, tThe Palace chairman, Steve Parish, is said to have finally agreed that a change is now needed after a run of four wins in 18 league games which has dragged the club into a relegation battle.