“I’m loving this job” – Oliver Glasner speaks on Crystal Palace exit | OneFootball

Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner: Full Commitment Until the Final Whistle

Oliver Glasner has made it clear that, despite announcing his upcoming departure, his focus at Crystal Palace remains unwavering. With his contract set to expire at the end of the current campaign, the Austrian coach has addressed concerns about motivation with a calm assurance that reflects his management style.

In January, Glasner confirmed his intention to step away from Selhurst Park once the season concludes. Yet, rather than creating uncertainty, the decision appears to have sharpened clarity within the squad. Results on the pitch suggest a side still fully aligned with their manager’s demands.

Commitment Driving Palace Momentum

Palace’s recent performances underline a team still pushing forward with purpose. Having already secured their first major trophy under Glasner by lifting the FA Cup in 2025, the club now finds itself chasing further success in Europe. Progress to the Conference League semi finals signals that belief remains intact.

Glasner addressed his mindset directly, stating: “For me it’s easy because I’m doing this job, because I’m loving this job and then it’s always 100 per cent.”

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That sentiment captures the tone around the club. There is no sense of drift or distraction. Instead, there is a manager intent on ensuring standards do not slip, even as his tenure approaches its conclusion.

Standards Set by Leadership

Glasner’s comments offer insight into his personal philosophy. He continued: “As soon as I feel I can just give 99 per cent, I would leave and then maybe retire or whatever.”

It is a straightforward message, one that resonates in a dressing room that has delivered both domestically and in Europe. Maintaining intensity across multiple competitions is no small task, yet Palace have managed it with consistency.

He reinforced his responsibility to the club, adding: “I think this is what every player, every fan, and everybody, every employee of Crystal Palace deserves, that the manager, that I give 100 per cent. That’s what I am always doing and so that is really easy for me.”

That clarity of purpose has helped avoid the uncertainty that often surrounds outgoing managers. Instead of looking ahead, Glasner has kept attention firmly on the present.

Next Challenge at Selhurst Park

Following their European success, Glasner allowed his players a brief moment to enjoy the achievement, granting them time off in Florence after securing their semi final place. It is a calculated move, balancing reward with the need to reset quickly.

Attention now turns back to Premier League duties, with a crucial fixture against West Ham at Selhurst Park. Facing a side battling relegation adds another layer of intensity, and Palace will need to match that urgency.

For Glasner and Crystal Palace, the objective remains clear. Finish the season strongly, compete on all fronts, and ensure that this chapter ends with the same commitment that has defined it.