<p>Oliver Glasner laid forth his plans for the team’s composition and methodology, offering his first impressions of the work. After Hodgson stepped down owing to illness, Glasner, who won the Europa League in 2022 with Eintracht Frankfurt, was <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/palace-to-sack-hodgson-hold-meeting-with-possible-successor-20240218-WST-490484.html">appointed as Palace’s next manager</a> on Monday.</p>



<p>With a new manager in charge, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/crystal-palace-tv-schedule">Crystal Palace</a> supporters should anticipate a more aggressive style of play. Former manager <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/hodgson-hints-at-retirement-after-controversial-loss-to-liverpool-20231210-WST-476334.html">Roy Hodgson</a>‘s pragmatic style had the club’s supporters fuming, but the 49-year-old’s first remarks will win them over.</p>



<p>Saturday’s match against Burnley at Selhurst Park will be Palace’s first game under Glasner’s leadership. The team is in 15th position in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a> and five points ahead of Luton Town in the relegation zone when he takes over from Hodgson.</p>



<p>The aggressive style that the Austrian intends to foster in his teams is something he has <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/news/3906413#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMy%20philosophy%20is%20very%20easy,a%20young%20kid%20to%20defend!" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">promised supporters</a> would be a part of his thrilling brand.</p>



<h2>A new coach’s philosophy</h2>



<p>“The philosophy is easy; it is scoring goals. As I tell the players, this is why we started playing football. No one went on the pitch when they were young to defend. We should never forget this.</p>



<p>“The fans want to see us fighting and playing together to score a goal. Then, of course, we think about how we defend, whether a high press or a low block, but the philosophy is about scoring goals.”</p>



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<p>“We want to get as many points and wins as we can. It is very important that we play the same way at Selhurst Park or in the away games.</p>



<p>“We always need to trust in ourselves, our teammates and what we do. It’s not a sprint or a marathon but maybe [a 5k] or something like that. I am confident we will reach our goal and that we can improve as a team and individually.”</p>



<h2>What did Oliver Glasner say about succeeding Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace?</h2>



<p>Even though Glasner was eager to discuss Hodgson’s health, he did confess that he had started negotiations with the club’s American partners in the fall. “First of all, the most important thing is that Roy is well and healthy — and I wish him all the best.</p>



<p>“[My arrival] came faster than maybe we thought and wanted it to be, but it doesn’t change many things. We have three training sessions and then first the game against Burnley. I have watched many games. I was preparing for the summer and thought maybe I had more time.</p>



<p>“We have many key players injured, but I see a team with great characters. They showed it at Everton.”</p>



<p>The 1-1 draw between Everton and Crystal Palace on Monday showed glimpses of Glasner’s flair. The 49-year-old coach did not have much of an effect on the Eagles during the game. However, the 3-4-3 formation they are using now is indicative of the direction they are heading in.</p>



<p>His aggressive play may have to wait a little longer to be fully effective, however, since he will not have thrilling talents Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise. But one can tell a lot about Glasner’s coaching abilities from his time managing Bundesliga teams Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt.</p>



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Oliver Glasner lays out his strategy in promise to Palace fans

Oliver Glasner laid forth his plans for composition and methodology at Crystal Palace, offering his first impressions of the work.

<p>Crystal Palace’s match against Everton on Monday is supposedly the last before a new coach takes charge.</p>



<p>An excellent performance towards the end of last season helped the Eagles escape relegation. Thus, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/roy-hodgsons-time-up-at-crystal-palace-who-could-replace-him-20240205-WST-487766.html">Roy Hodgson</a> was rewarded with a one-year contract extension for his efforts.</p>



<p>Nevertheless, due to their recent dismal performance, the London side are now sitting in 16th position in the Premier League. In fact, it is just five points higher than the bottom three.</p>



<p>From 2017 until 2021, the ex-England manager led the team for four years. He returned to lead <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/crystal-palace-tv-schedule/">Palace</a> a decade after signing a short-term contract with Watford. Nevertheless, he announced his resignation after the Hornets’ relegation to the Championship.</p>



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<p>He said that he did not anticipate taking on another management position in the Premier League. Now, almost a year into his second stint, the Crystal Palace team has reached a critical point of disintegration, both on and off the pitch.</p>



<p>Getting a huge victory against Everton at Goodison Park on Monday will be very important for Crystal Palace as they face a relegation six-pointer. In their previous 21 matches against the Toffees, the Eagles have managed only two victories.</p>



<h2>Palace already have Hodgson’s successor</h2>



<p>Reportedly, Oliver Glasner was appointed in Hodgson’s stead, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1757927009110372765" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fabrizio Romano’s Thursday assertion</a>. The Austrian, who is highly regarded for his excellent work as manager of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, will now take over for Hodgson.</p>



<p>Glasner departed Eintracht Frankfurt after last season. But once Hodgson was taken to the hospital, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/crystal-palace-fails-to-get-ipswich-manager-stays-with-hodgson-20240213-WST-489324.html">announcement was canceled</a>.</p>



<p>However, Eagles chairman Steve Parish met in private with Glasner on Friday, even while head coach Roy Hodgson still remained in the hospital. The 49-year-old was reportedly present at Tottenham’s 2-1 home loss to Wolves last weekend, as reported by The Sun.</p>



<p>It seems that John Textor, a key stakeholder, has chosen Glasner to succeed Hodgson at the helm of Palace. At Selhurst Park, he is both ready and eager to face the task. But Hodgson is “ready to get out of bed and lead Palace at Goodison Park on Monday”.</p>



<h2>Does Glasner have a better record than Hodgson?</h2>



<p>On the other hand, <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1758933086614474875" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romano said on Saturday</a> that Glasner would “take his first Palace training session on Tuesday,” providing yet another update. For the crucial match against Everton, this indicates that either Hodgson or his assistant Paddy McCarthy will be in charge.</p>



<p>During his 45-year managerial career, Hodgson has coached several clubs and national teams. These include Inter, Fulham, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, West Bromwich, and Palace.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, Glasner took over as Eintracht manager from Adi Hutter for the 2021-22 campaign. After finishing fifth in the Bundesliga the previous term, they dropped to 11th this time around. However, they won the Europa League with a penalty shootout victory against Rangers.</p>



<p>The 49-year-old’s squad placed eighth in the Bundesliga last year. They made it to the Europa Conference League, but <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/napoli-make-history-as-worst-serie-a-champions-in-last-60-years-20240218-WST-490362.html">Napoli</a> eliminated them from the round of 16.</p>



<p>Glasner coached Wolfsburg to a seventh- and fourth-place finish in his two seasons there before joining Eintracht. The next season, in 2020-21, he departed to lead their Bundesliga adversary. Not only that, but he has also led SV Reid and LASK, both of which are Austrian teams.</p>



<p><em>Photo: IMAGO / Sven Simon</em></p>

Palace to sack Hodgson, hold meeting with possible successor

Crystal Palace's match against Everton on Monday is supposed to be the last before a new coach takes charge.

Palace to sack Hodgson, hold meeting with possible successor - World Soccer Talk

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<p>Over the years since he bought an ailing and abject club, Mohamed Al Fayed has certainly made some “interesting” decisions over the years. Whilst Mickey Adams was rewarded for taking the team up to Division One by being sacked in September 1997,&nbsp; after Al&nbsp; Fayed deemed him “not high profile enough”, Fulham were making major progress under Adams. Eventually Al-Fayed returned them to the top tier of English football after an absence of 32 years which was certainly some achievement. Yet, for me, his best achievement by some way was the decision to appoint Roy Hodgson to attempt and keep Fulham in the Premiership.</p>
<p>As he looks set to extend his stay with a new contract, the sky is the limit for Fulham under Hodgson.Christmas 2007 saw Fulham rooted in the relegation zone, after Lawrie Sanche’z disastrous tenure as manager. A reliance on Championship players and a high defensive line with no pace saw them caught out time and again and it was no surprise that Sanchez was given his marching orders. Hodgson came in to try and keep a side up and it seemed a tough ask, even for someone of his talents.</p>
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<p>Of course, Fulham’s heriocs under Hodgson that season are well documented, but they pushed on again last season to finish 7th, their highest ever league finish in the top flight of English football, bringing with it a chance to compete in Europe for only the second time in the club’s history. Currently sitting in 10th, nicely placed behind the pack chasing 4th place, Fulham are in their best shape for years. There is no doubting the effect that Hodgson has had on the side and Fulham have gone from strength to strength under his stewardship.</p>
<p></p><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20091130_WST_13368_fulham-zamora-pantsil-johnson1.webp&amp;width=290&amp;height=400" alt="" width="290" height="400"></figure></div>The capture of Brede Hangeland, coupled with the renaissance of Danny Murphy along with several other canny signings, notably Damien Duff, has continued to build on the confidence that avoiding relegation created. Sometimes when a side avoids relegation, it can simply be a case of denying the inevitable, but Fulham have used it as a springboard to bigger and better things. Utilising his skills gained in international and continental football has given them a more expansive and clever brand of football, that makes them hard to beat.<p></p>
<p>Playing a brand of pacey, strong and fast flowing football has always been Hodgson’s calling card, wherever he’s been and Fulham are in the best shape they’ve been in for years now. With the oft mooted expansion of Craven Cottage looking to be finally sorted, a top quality manager and probably the best side they’ve ever had at the Cottage, Fulham fans can look forward with renewed optimism.</p>
<p>Of course, if there is one thing that Fulham currently lack, it’s strength upfront. Whilst Zamora and Johnson have tons of Premiership experience, they’ve lacked goals. Zamora especially receives plenty of stick for his goal return, but his undoubted strength is his ability to bring other players in to the game.</p>
<p>Johnson has been struggling with injuries the last couple of years and has now been ruled out for a while. Since his amazing season with Crystal Palace in 2004-2005 when he hit 21 league goals, he’s never scored more than 10 in a Premiership campaign.</p>
<p>The reserve options don’t fill me with confidence but I’m sure Hodgson will now make a move in the market come January 1st. With only Nevland, Kamara and Ki-Hyeon to come in for Johnson, getting an established goalscorer is crucial to Fulham to continue to improve on the great work that they’ve achieved over the last two years. With Hodgson in charge, anything is possible but he’ll know goals win games and at the moment, Fulham’s forward line don’t have enough in them.</p>

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