Oliver Glasner has been named the new manager of Crystal Palace following an announcement that Roy Hodgson is stepping down over health issues. Glasner, 49, has been a long-term target of chairman Steve Parish and director of football Dougie Freedman in an appointment process that began at the start of this season. There were meetings since then and the process accelerated when Hodgson fell ill at the training ground on Thursday. There was no meeting between Parish and Glasner on Friday. “I am very happy to join Crystal Palace,” said Glasner.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2024 22:16 UTC