Crystal Palace Explored Thomas Frank Option Prior to Glasner Turmoil
Crystal Palace conducted preliminary evaluations of former Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank just days before the escalating crisis surrounding current boss Oliver Glasner became public knowledge. The South London club is now grappling with intense speculation about Glasner's future following a dismal run of form that has yielded only one victory in the last fifteen matches across all competitions.
Glasner's Position Under Severe Scrutiny After Fan Discontent
Support from the Eagles' fanbase visibly eroded during Thursday night's 1-1 draw with Zrinjski Mostar, prompting the club hierarchy to reassess the managerial situation. BBC reports confirm that Crystal Palace are actively 'considering' Glasner's position, a stark reversal from last year's successes which included an FA Cup triumph and Community Shield victory.
Despite earlier indications that Glasner would see out his contract after declining an extension, the Austrian manager now faces potential dismissal before the season concludes. When questioned about his tenure on Friday, Glasner offered a telling response: "Football is all about results and the last months, the results were not good. The performances were not consistently good and that's it."
Frank Emerges as Potential Successor Amid Premier League Interest
According to TEAMtalk's weekend report, Crystal Palace were 'actively assessing' Thomas Frank as a potential replacement even before the Glasner situation reached critical mass. The Danish manager, recently dismissed by Tottenham, maintains considerable respect within Premier League circles for his transformative work at Brentford, despite challenges during his Spurs tenure.
Frank's availability has attracted attention from multiple top-flight clubs, with Fulham and Bournemouth also reportedly conducting due diligence on the manager. Both Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola face uncertain futures at Craven Cottage and the Vitality Stadium respectively, with their contracts expiring at season's end.
This creates a potential strategic advantage for Crystal Palace should they decide to act decisively. By moving early to appoint Frank, the Eagles could secure a proven Premier League manager before their rivals face summer vacancies, though such a move would require terminating Glasner's contract prematurely.
The managerial carousel continues to spin elsewhere in the league, with Fabrizio Romano reporting Tottenham have identified a 'clear leading candidate' for their own vacancy amid connections to Manchester City's coaching staff. For Crystal Palace, the immediate focus remains resolving their own dugout dilemma as the season approaches its decisive phase.
