Crystal Palace leaders are very close to sacking manager Roy Hodgson. The club's management board is not only already convinced of the decision, but has also found a strong favorite to replace Hodgson at the head of the bench. It is about the former coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, Oliver Glasner. The latter is thought to have accepted Crystal Palace's offer, and is ready to undertake a long-term club project.
Crystal Palace are currently in 15th place in the overall Premier League standings, just 5 points away from the relegation zone. The team is going through a very difficult season, and was defeated in the last match in the championship against Chelsea, with the result 3-1. Palace's next Premier League game is against Everton at Goodison Park on Monday, and it is not known whether Hodgson will be in charge of the club.
Crystal Palace have been defeated in 10 of their last 16 meetings in the Premier League. The club's fans have been protesting for a long time and demanding the dismissal of coach Roy, while they are not happy with the management board's policies either. Last season, Hodgson took charge of Palace for the last 10 games, and the team finished the Championship in 11th place.
This season expectations were higher for Crystal Palace, but it seems that the problems have only deepened and the club needs a major change. After the defeat against Chelsea, Hodgson said that he hopes that the fans of the club will be realistic about the situation. The veteran coach once again mentioned the long list of injuries, as well as noted that there are still young players trying to find themselves. But it seems that these excuses will not save Roy Hodgson from the sack.
