Oliver Glasner has been informed that he may have talked himself out of contention for Manchester United’s managerial post, with the Crystal Palace boss receiving a “stepping stone” warning. The Austrian was considered to be a leading contender to take charge at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why a more scenic route to the top may have to be taken.
Following the goalless draw in the first leg, a goal scored shortly after the restart in the home leg laid the foundation for Mainz’s progression to the next round.
Crystal Palace have made a decision on Oliver Glasner's future after he was taunted in the aftermath of their disappointing Conference League draw with Zrinjski Mostar. Fans chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” after their embarrassing failure to secure victory in Bosnia.
Oliver Glasner’s reign as Crystal Palace is threatening to turn ugly, as he prepares to leave Selhurst Park in the summer, with Eagles fans taunting their own boss during a disappointing Conference League clash with Zrinjski Mostar. Disgruntled supporters chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” in Glasner’s direction as a 1-1 draw was played out in Bosnia.
Crystal Palace have discovered their fate in the UEFA Conference League play-off round, where they will face Bosnian side Zrinjski Mostar. The Eagles were forced into this extra hurdle after a shock 10th-place finish in the league phase denied them automatic progression. Oliver Glasner’s men must now navigate a tricky two-legged tie in February to keep their European dreams alive and reach the last 16.
Edin Dzeko has delivered a scathing assessment of Fiorentina's current form, admitting they are "playing like sh*t" after a shock 1-0 defeat to AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League. However, the veteran striker also blasted the club's fans for booing the struggling team, urging them to provide support instead of adding to the pressure.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has urged his players to "stay humble" after their surprising 1-0 defeat to Cypriot side AEK Larnaca in the Conference League. On a night that was supposed to celebrate Selhurst Park's first-ever European fixture, the Eagles' dream turned sour as the visitors spoiled the occasion with a second-half winner and a stark reminder for the Premier League side.
Oliver Glasner joked that the love from Crystal Palace fans could cause marriage issues after leading the Eagles to a record-breaking unbeaten run. The quip came after Palace's history-making night in Poland, where the Eagles strutted onto the European stage for the very first time and immediately looked like they belonged among the continent's elite.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher tore into Chelsea and claimed the Blues "can't pretend" that the Todd Boehly era has been a success after they spent £2bn to win only the Conference League and the Club World Cup. Since Boehly’s consortium took control at Stamford Bridge, the Blues have been trying to rebuild a squad that was once one of Europe's finest. However, after an eye-watering spend, Chelsea find themselves on the outside looking in at the Premier League’s top dogs.
Chelsea are set to receive a special award from UEFA just before the Champions League draw in honour of completing a 'European set'. With their triumph over Real Betis in the Conference League final last season, the Blues became the first club in history to win every single UEFA club competition. They have now won the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Conference League.