Glasner deserves positive Palace welcome

Oliver Glasner should be welcomed as a hero by Crystal Palace fans when Forest visit Selhurst Park on Sunday, according to the club's owner. Glasner led the Eagles to the FA Cup, Europa Conference League, and Community Shield during his tenure. His final game in charge was a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig in May. However, Glasner's move to Nottingham Forest this summer has soured some Eagles supporters' perception of him.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has taken legal action against Palace over a banner unfurled by fans last season due to Forest taking Palace's Europa League spot for 2025-26. Despite this, Glasner's legacy with Palace is one of success, making him the most successful manager in the club's history. Palace owner Steve Parish has asked fans to give Glasner a warm reception, ignoring "pantomime narratives."

Glasner left Palace to pursue other opportunities, and his past achievements should not be overshadowed by his current status at Forest. Football is known for its rivalries, but Glasner deserves recognition for his contributions to Palace, not being vilified for his recent move.