Expert: Oliver Glasner has broken the 'golden rule' as Crystal Palace sack news emerges

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(Credit: Imago, REUTERS) Mon 23 February 2026 18:00, UK Oliver Glasner has broken the golden rule at Crystal Palace by coming out to publicly criticise the supporters and urging them to “stay humble”.Crystal Palace fans, notably the Holmesdale Fanatics, responded during their 1-0 against Wolves with a banner which read “Fans disrespected – Glasner finished”.Chants of “1-0 to the humble boys” were also ringing out after the full-time whistle in a dig at the boss, who has lost the support of the majority inside Selhurst Park.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Glasner‘s feelings should have remained private as his comments have only stoked tensions.This is not the first time the manager has expressed his views in public, leading to increased calls for his head despite the positive result on the pitch.Credit: Getty ImagesRead more: Crystal Palace fans want Glasner sacked.Oliver Glasner clashes with fans as sack pressure ramps upFootball Insider revealed on 13 February that Crystal Palace are unlikely to sack Glasner and instead will wait for him to walk away at the end of the season. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The boss’ continued comments in the press have seemingly challenged the board to pull the trigger early, but they aim to stick with him for now.“Glasner’s comments were unacceptable,” Brown told Football Insider.“He might think he’s got leverage to say these things given the fact he’s walking away at the end of the season, but that doesn’t make it okay.“We always used to say at Man United, there are some golden rules in football, and one of them is you do not criticise the fans in public.“He may well think it, he can think what he wants, he can even say it behind closed doors, but coming out in the press and having digs at your own fans is not on.“I sympathise with Glasner and his aversions towards the board and the issues between them, but you cannot start having a go at the fans who back you every week.“They now are well within their rights to answer back to that, as they did against Wolves, and it just makes the whole situation that much more toxic.“I don’t think they’ll sack him, I’m expecting him to stay until the end of the season, but he isn’t helping his cause with comments like that.”Read more: Sean Dyche tipped to land Crystal Palace role.Who will be the next Crystal Palace manager?Brown told Football Insider in December that Crystal Palace are preparing for the worst with regard to Glasner’s future and ahead of his imminent departure.The Eagles have been working to assess managerial candidates since before the boss confirmed he would be leaving, and are now accelerating their plans.Getafe manager Jose Bordalas is on Palace’s radar, while they have also considered Raya Vallecano’s Inigo Perez among a number of potential targets.Credit: BBC iPlayerMeanwhile, Football Insider exclusively revealed on 21 February that Crystal Palace want Gareth Southgate to take over on an interim basis if they sack Glasner.Palace are hopeful that Southgate’s affiliation with the club could be enough to lure him in on a short-term deal despite having no plans to return to management.For more Crystal Palace and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.