‘I never want to disrespect anyone’ – Glasner apologises and explains his comments following fan protests | OneFootball

Oliver Glasner says he understands the frustration of fans following protests in Crystal Palace’s win over Wolves – but stressed the importance of their support.

Palace fans held up banners reading ‘Opportunities missed’, ‘Board inept’ as well as ‘Fans disrespected’ and ‘Glasner finished’.

It follows comments from Glasner in which he told the fans they should “stay humble”, adding that “a few who are so critical in this situation are not humble anymore”.

“It’s the way fans can express their opinion, because otherwise, they can’t tell you,” Glasner said on the banners held up during the game.

“It’s completely fine. Everybody can tell what he thinks and I do the same. I say what I think is the right thing.

“There were a few boos and there was a banner. That’s completely fine. But I will always say what I think, what I believe. I think I never disrespected anyone.

“This is why I disagree, because everybody who knows me (knows I have) a huge respect for everyone, regardless of their position, regardless of their skin colour, regardless of their religion, regardless of everything.

“The fans can be disappointed, absolutely. We are disappointed. We are frustrated. And I think I’m the one most of all because I’m so ambitious.

“I want always more and more and more. And I said to the players, I think maybe I pushed too hard. And I take this criticism.

“It’s completely fine. What was important is that they supported the team. They helped to win the game.

“If they feel disrespected, they feel it. I didn’t mean to disrespect anyone. Then it was maybe the wrong words taken.

“But on the other side, I will always say what I think is right, and I’m telling this to my children maybe weekly – stay humble, never forget where you’re coming from.

“If somebody felt to be disrespected, then I want to say sorry because I never want to disrespect anyone.”

Glasner, however, was delighted with the win as January signing Evann Guessand struck late to win it 1-0.

“The first small step in the right direction was the Brighton away win, the second small step was now,” he said.

“(We are) getting the confidence back and this is why it was very important.”