Crystal Palace have appointed Oliver Glasner as supervisor having introduced earlier on Monday that Roy Hodgson had stepped down from the function.
Glasner, 49, who led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022, has agreed a two-year take care of the Premier League membership.
A Palace assertion learn: “Crystal Palace F.C. are happy to verify the appointment of Oliver Glasner as supervisor.”
Welcome to the Premier League, Oliver Glasner pic.twitter.com/eELIhDXBCg
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 19, 2024
Palace introduced Hodgson’s departure simply hours earlier than their league recreation towards Everton and mentioned that the 76-year-old, who was hospitalised after falling in poor health throughout a coaching session on Thursday, was “out of hospital and doing effectively”.
Palace chairman Steve Parish mentioned: “I’m delighted to welcome Oliver to the membership. He has an impressive document, and we imagine he’s the best supervisor to take the membership ahead at this pivotal stage.
“Wherever Oliver has gone to date in his managerial journey, success has been fast to observe, and we imagine his ambition, in addition to his thrilling and attacking method, is the right match for getting probably the most from our proficient younger squad within the the rest of this Premier League season and past.”
Glasner led Frankfurt to their first European trophy in additional than 40 years when successful the Europa League in his first season in command of the membership.
A message from Oliver Glasner pic.twitter.com/QeFEjsKGEL
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 19, 2024
Frankfurt received the German Cup beneath Glasner the next season and reached the final 16 of the Champions League, whereas additionally qualifying for Europe once more.
Glasner has beforehand managed Austrian sides SV Ried and LASK, who he guided from the second tier to the Champions League in 4 seasons, whereas he additionally secured Champions League soccer for Wolfsburg.
Palace introduced Hodgson’s right-hand man Ray Lewington and assistant supervisor Paddy McCarthy would lead the group on Monday at Goodison Park.
Hodgson mentioned in an announcement launched by the membership: “This membership may be very particular and means a lot to me and has performed an enormous half in my footballing life. I’ve totally loved my time right here throughout six seasons, because it has given me the prospect to work with high class gamers and workers doing what I really like on daily basis.”
Roy Hodgson has stepped down from his publish as first-team supervisor.
We thank Roy for his excellent service, by which he managed 200 video games throughout six seasons.
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 19, 2024
The assertion added: “Nonetheless, I perceive, given current circumstances, it might be prudent at the moment for the membership to plan forward, and due to this fact I’ve taken the choice to step apart in order that the membership can convey ahead their plans for a brand new supervisor, as meant for this summer season.
“I wish to thank Steve Parish and his American companions for his or her assist, together with my teaching workers and backroom group who’ve helped me a lot alongside the best way. Specifically, an enormous thanks to my long-term good friend and assistant, Ray Lewington; coaches Dean Kiely and Paddy McCarthy; plus the superb sports activities science, video evaluation and medical departments.
“My thanks and respect additionally to the present squad of gamers who’ve been a pleasure to work with – they’re a credit score to the membership and themselves. I’m sure that our followers will proceed to offer their full assist to the group for the rest of this season and past.”
Parish mentioned: “Roy has a particular place in Crystal Palace historical past and this may by no means be forgotten. After 4 years by which he led the membership to sustaining Premier League standing season after season, he as soon as once more joined us almost a yr in the past to regular the ship, and labored wonders.
“That he then agreed to proceed in the summertime speaks volumes about his dedication to our membership. Fairly merely, we owe our continued Premier League standing to Roy.
“I wish to thank Roy enormously for his service and need him the perfect for the longer term; it’s honest to say Roy has the keys to Selhurst Park and can all the time be welcomed again.”
