Oliver Glasner has found success at Palace. But will he fall into the Thomas Frank trap?
Oliver Glasner has revitalized Crystal Palace, delivering mid-table stability and cup success, including an FA Cup win and a Conference League semi-final run, making him a sought-after managerial candidate. His aggressive, counter-attacking style has been effective at Palace, but questions remain about his ability to adapt to a possession-dominant top club and manage transfer-related tensions. While his track record includes European success in Germany, past conflicts with executives and a lack of control in proactive tactical scenarios raise concerns. The upcoming summer will test whether he can avoid the pitfalls faced by managers like Thomas Frank after moving to bigger projects.
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Oliver Glasner will be a sought after candidate for managerial jobs this summer. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOliver Glasner will be a sought after candidate for managerial jobs this summer. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesCrystal PalaceOliver Glasner has found success at Palace. But will he fall into the Thomas Frank trap?The Crystal Palace manager delivered the club’s first major trophy and could add a European title this season. But a bigger team will present fresh challengesMohamed MohamedTue 28 Apr 2026 07.37 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 09.45 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen Oliver Glasner took over from Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace in February 2024, the club was in a desperate situation.
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