Oliver Glasner emotional after winning Conference League in final Palace match
The Story
Oliver Glasner signed off as Crystal Palace manager by winning the Conference League, calling it an emotional send-off. He stated he has no regrets about departing despite making history with the club.
Key Facts
- Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the second half to give Crystal Palace the victory.
- Glasner has won three trophies in 12 months: the FA Cup, Community Shield, and Conference League.
- Celebrations took place in Leipzig as Glasner slid on the pitch, while Crystal Palace supporters at Selhurst Park invaded the pitch while watching on a big screen.
- Glasner said he took a deep breath at the final whistle and described himself as no “David Copperfield” when he was appointed to replace Roy Hodgson in February 2024.
- He credited the players and supporters, saying he is a servant for the club and that the fans now have a spot in the Europa League.
- Adam Wharton was named man of the match despite being a doubt to start after limping off against Arsenal on Sunday; he said he kept his foot in an icebox to reduce swelling.
- Rayo Vallecano manager Iñigo Pérez said he would struggle to watch the match again, stating his team was “never close to winning.”
Conflicting Reports
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Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Oliver Glasner, outgoing Crystal Palace manager
- Jean-Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace forward
- Roy Hodgson, previous Crystal Palace manager (replaced by Glasner)
- Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace midfielder
- Iñigo Pérez, Rayo Vallecano manager
Sources
- The Guardian — Primary Source (single-source story)
