Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner admitted his latest interviews “haven’t been useful” however says they will nonetheless take pleasure in one other memorable season after progressing to the Convention League final 16.
Glasner has are available in for criticism from Palace followers for his latest outbursts questioning the membership’s determination making and supporters venting their frustration at latest outcomes, with solutions he might go away earlier than his deliberate exit on the finish of the marketing campaign.
However regardless of rising doubts over his quick future, Glasner says he has “100% assurance” over his scenario and is looking forward to attaining extra glory after a 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar secured their place within the final 16 in Europe.
Talking to TNT Sports activities, the Eagles boss stated: “100% assurance. If the gamers consider in me and the workers, that’s an important factor. In any other case, you may pack your suitcase and go dwelling as a result of the gamers must carry out on the pitch.
“Now we have an incredible togetherness within the group – gamers, workers, actually optimistic. The identical with the sporting director and the chairman.
“They’re generally questioning: ‘Hey, that is the second greatest Premier League season ever. The very best was final yr. So possibly the perfect two years in Crystal Palace’s historical past, taking part in European soccer for the primary time – and there’s a lot noise?’ Typically we actually don’t perceive it.
“Possibly I gave some interviews that weren’t actually useful, I’ve to confess. However on the opposite aspect, I all the time say what I really feel. Typically it’s optimistic, generally it’s not so optimistic. However that’s who I’m.
“Ultimately, we’re in an excellent place within the league and Convention League and so it’s as much as us to get a consequence and make an actual good season of it.”
Glasner felt the wrath of travelling Palace followers final week in Bosnia however the supervisor maintains that he has a powerful relationship with supporters and urged them to get behind the crew within the coming weeks.
He added: “We all the time stated – since day primary – we’ve had an incredible relationship with the followers. They’re all the time supporting us. Sure, they have been a bit bit vital however this may be.
“They are often vital when the outcomes and performances usually are not that effectively. However I believe general, we are actually in an excellent place within the Premier League and the final 16 of the Convention League – taking part in European soccer for the primary time.
“I believe now we will work on our consistency, integrating new gamers and having good impression. I believe we’re on monitor.
“In three days we go to Outdated Trafford. We don’t simply go there for a vacation to Manchester however hopefully to win.”
