Ange Postecoglou Poised to Return to England as Crystal Palace Eye a Managerial Shake-Up
20 February 2026
Palace in Talks to Reshape the Coaching Setup
Something is brewing behind the scenes at Crystal Palace as the club eyes a change in the coaching staff, with British papers naming candidates who have begun to gather pace for the job.
Ange Postecoglou, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss, is reportedly the frontrunner to take the helm, potentially replacing Oliver Glasner, whose future at the London club remains unclear.
Postecoglou Emerges as Key Candidate
Palace sit 13th in the Premier League with 32 points from 26 games.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Glasner is in direct talks with Palace about terminating his contract early ahead of the June 2026 expiration; the Austrian coach had said in January he would not renew and would leave at the end of the season.
Romano noted that talk intensified after a 1-1 away draw with Zrinjski Mostar in the Conference League playoff first leg, a game in which Palace dominated but failed to hold onto a lead from Ismaila Sarr.
That draw added pressure on Glasner, whose side have slumped, with only one win in their last 15 matches across all competitions.
Fans chanted "Sacked in the morning" during the match, while Glasner admitted after the game that he is "not good enough" to replace departed players or to integrate new arrivals in the same way, fueling fresh talk of his immediate departure.
Postecoglou is seen as a strong option for Palace, especially given his Premier League experience, despite controversy that surrounded his end at Spurs.
Reports suggest the Palace board, led by chairman Steve Parish, could move quickly to appoint him if an amicable termination with Glasner can be agreed.
Humor: With all the turnover, Palace might need a taller coat rack than a manager—anyway, at least the weather isn’t the only thing they’re changing this season.
Punchline 1: Palace rumor mill moves faster than their counter-attacks—finally, a system that actually clicks.
Punchline 2: If coaching changes burned calories, Palace would be marathon runners by now.
