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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

Oliver Glasner shares his dream for Crystal Palace before final farewell

  • Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will manage his final match for the club in the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.
  • Glasner stated that the best leaving gift his team could give him would be to win the final, thereby securing Europa League football for Crystal Palace next season.
  • Under Glasner's tenure, Crystal Palace achieved their first major silverware by winning the 2025 FA Cup against Manchester City, and subsequently the Community Shield against Liverpool.
  • The prospect of Europa League qualification is particularly meaningful as Palace were previously denied a spot due to a multi-club ownership conflict involving John Textor, despite their FA Cup victory.
  • Key players Chris Richards and Adam Wharton are available for the final, with captain Dean Henderson highlighting the team's calm and experienced mindset ahead of the crucial match.

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Oliver Glasner says watching Palace in Europa League would be best leaving gift

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