Crystal Palace are set to bring an end to Roy Hodgson’s second tenure as their head coach following a poor run of form. It is unclear whether Hodgson will leave before Monday’s match against Everton, but a decision has been made to make a change before the season ends due to significant dissatisfaction among the fans, according to the Daily Mail.
Initially, Chairman Steve Parish had intended to keep Hodgson until the summer. However, the experienced manager’s future at Selhurst Park has been uncertain for several weeks due to a series of just three victories in 19 matches across all competitions.
Discussions are currently taking place regarding Hodgson’s replacement. Mail Sport revealed on February 7 that Palace had expressed interest in former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Olivier Glasner.
Palace’s recent performances have been disappointing, with their defeat to Chelsea at home on Monday night being a particular low point. Co-owner John Textor is said to be advocating for Glasner’s qualities and would support his appointment.
Glasner had initial talks with key Palace officials last summer when the club was exploring alternatives to Hodgson. However, Hodgson was ultimately offered a new one-year contract.
Steve Cooper, Julen Lopetegui, and Kieran McKenna were all considered top candidates for the position, but they are believed to be hesitant to take on the role at this time. Parish has been in discussions with his fellow owners to discuss Hodgson’s future and potential successors.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com