Crystal Palace Fans Turn on Manager Glasner After 'Humble' Comments

Supporters sang mockingly about his remarks as team struggles on the pitch

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has lost the support of the club's fans after telling them to 'stay humble' in a pre-match press conference. Supporters responded by holding up banners criticizing Glasner and singing mocking chants about his 'humble' comments during the team's narrow 1-0 win over bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers. The relationship between Glasner and the fans appears to be damaged beyond repair, with many feeling the manager has 'deserted' them despite his achievements in leading the club to European football last season.

Why it matters

Glasner's comments have struck a nerve with Crystal Palace fans, who feel he has disrespected and alienated the supporters. The deteriorating relationship between the manager and fans could have a significant impact on the team's performance and results for the rest of the season, as the players may be affected by the growing discord in the stands.

The details

In his pre-match press conference, Glasner told Palace fans to 'stay humble' and said they should not expect to be 'carried through London' after winning trophies. This led to the Holmesdale Fanatics, an ultras group, holding up a banner criticizing Glasner and the club's board. During the match, a fan was removed from the stadium after shouting at Glasner to find a way to get more from Spanish midfielder Yeremy Pino. The fans sang mocking chants about Glasner's 'humble' comments throughout the game, even after Palace's late winner.

  • On February 23, 2026, Crystal Palace defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at Selhurst Park.
  • In his pre-match press conference on February 24, 2026, Glasner told Palace fans to 'stay humble'.

The players

Oliver Glasner

The 51-year-old Austrian manager of Crystal Palace, who has led the club to European football but is now facing a deteriorating relationship with the club's supporters.

Yeremy Pino

The Spanish midfielder playing for Crystal Palace, who was the subject of criticism from a fan directed at Glasner during the match.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't expect that the fans carry me through London after winning a trophy. They can say and sing whatever they want. I know what I am and am not doing. I have always given my best. Crystal Palace had the best time in their history and I played a small part in this best 18-20 months. I know how football is, you always forget what happened.”

— Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace Manager (nytimes.com)

“I think a few who are so critical are not so humble and forget where they came from, and you get punished for this.”

— Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace Manager (nytimes.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Glasner's repeated 'humble' comments have severely damaged his relationship with Crystal Palace fans, who feel he has disrespected and alienated the supporters. This discord could have a significant impact on the team's performance for the rest of the season, as the players may be affected by the growing tension between the manager and fans.