Crystal Palace CONFIRM appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new manager after the Eagles swooped in on the Austrian coach to replace Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new manager, replacing Roy Hodgson.

The Eagles have confirmed the arrival of the Austrian coach, who last managed Eintracht Frankfurt until the end of the 2022/2023 season.

His confirmation comes hours after the Eagles announced Hodgson, 76, would be leaving the club.

Hodgson suffered a health problem during training on Thursday and has been receiving medical attention since. But even before that, Glasner was in line to replace the 76-year-old.

Glasner’s arrival comes after Palace announced the departure of Roy Hodgson today

Glasner was most recently manager of Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the Europa League in 2022

In an emotional farewell to the Palace fans, Hodgson said: ‘This club is very special and means so much to me and has played a big role in my football life.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here for six seasons as it has given me the opportunity to work with top players and staff and do what I love every day.

“However, I understand that, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead and I have therefore taken the decision to step aside to allow the club to move forward with their plans for a new manager.” can put forward, as intended. for this summer.

“I would like to thank Steve Parish and his US partners for their support, along with my coaching staff and the backroom team who have helped me so much along the way. Special thanks go to my long-time friend and assistant, Ray Lewington; coaches Dean Kiely and Paddy McCarthy; plus the excellent sports science, video analysis and medical departments.

‘My thanks and respect also go to the current team of players, with whom it has been a pleasure to work; they are a credit to the club and to themselves. I am sure our fans will continue to give their full support to the team for the rest of this season and beyond.

“I am confident that the season will end on a high note and I wish the team every success in the weeks, months and seasons ahead.”

Glasner, 49, joins at a time of fan discontent at Selhurst Park – with the club languishing in 16th place and just five points above the relegation zone.

The mood among the Eagles faithful had deteriorated in recent weeks Furious fans unfurl banners blaming ‘wasted potential’ and ‘weak decisions’ after the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal last month.

Steve Parish confirmed in a statement that Hodgson will hold a ‘special place in Crystal Palace history’

Glasner arrives following fan dissatisfaction over their poor form, which has left them 16th

Hodgson managed just seven wins in 28 appearances during his second spell at Selhurst Park (Eberechi Eze pictured after their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League last month)

Hodgson narrowly avoided being hit by a missile launched from the stands of Selhurst Park earlier this year and afterwards claimed that supporters had been ‘spoiled’ by the club in recent years.

This is Palace’s longest uninterrupted run in the top flight in their history, now heading into their eleventh consecutive season after promotion in 2013.

Chairman Steve Parish initially wanted to stay at Hodgson until the summer, but the experienced manager’s position at Selhurst Park had been in doubt for several weeks amid a run of just three wins in 19 games in all competitions.

That was before Hodgson’s health crisis during training on Thursday.

Steve Cooper, Julen Lopetegui and Kieran McKenna were all high on the club’s list, but Palace decided to go for Glasner.

In his latest role, Glasner took over management of Eintracht Frankfurt. He led the club to Europa League glory in 2022 and was knocked out in the last 16 of the Champions League against Serie A champions Napoli last season.

Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington will lead the team in their clash with Everton at Goodison Park on Monday evening.