God. What a weekend for Palace fans. I'm still hoarse from screaming my lungs out at Wembley on Saturday. That 1-0 win against City? Pure magic. First major trophy in our history and suddenly everyone's asking if we can keep hold of the mastermind behind it all.
Steve Parish has come out swinging on the Glasner situation. Our chairman insists the Austrian will "DEFINITELY" be at Selhurst next season, but reading between teh lines, there's plenty to worry about beyond that.
The One-Year Problem
Glasner's only got a year left on his deal. That's it. And let's be honest, contract talks have been moving at the pace of a snail with arthritis.
Parish didn't mince words: "Oliver will be here next year. Everybody knows the length of his contract. Beyond that we'll have to talk. We want to try and extend his contract."
Notice how carefully he phrased that? "Will be here next year" - not exactly the long-term commitment fans are desperate for after watching him outfox Guardiola.
Spurs Lurking Like Vultures
I spoke to someone connected with the club yesterday (won't name names, but they've been around since 2018). Their take? "Tottenham are absolutely monitoring this situation. They've been impressed since day one."
The 50-year-old has serious pedigree. Remember when he led Frankfurt to that Europa League triumph back in 2022? The man knows how to win in Europe, which is exactly what Spurs have failed to do... well, ever.
What's Really Going On Here?
Parish dropped some interesting hints about what Glasner actually wants. "For Oliver, it's not about the things that maybe people think it's about. Oliver wants to be part of something that's going in a direction."
Translation: It's not just about money. The guy wants ambition.
My season ticket neighbor (who works in sports management) texted me after the final: "This isn't just about a pay rise. He wants transfer backing and a clear project. His response when I congratulated him was telling: 'This is just the beginning.'"
The Awkward Truth Nobody's Saying
Palace need to evolve or lose him. Simple as that.
Parish basically admitted it: "Of course I want him to stay but things happen in football and clubs evolve and move on. I'd love him to stay but the club's got to develop behind him, and the club has to show the ambition. And if that all aligns, maybe he will."
That "maybe" is doing a lot of heavy lifting there.
Europa League: Our Secret Weapon?
The one bright spot in all this? We're in Europe next season! Europa League football changes everything about our pulling power.
I've spent $4K following Palace around the country for years, but never thought I'd be booking flights to see us play abroad in competitive matches.
Parish thinks it'll help with recruitment: "When you go for players, it's 'Ah, he wants to play in Europe, so he's going to go wherever'. So of course you've got that in your locker."
But will it be enough to convince Glasner to sign long-term? I'm... not so confident.
The Eze and Guehi Question
Let's not forget - keeping Glasner might also depend on whether we can hang onto Eze (our Wembley hero) and Guehi. Both have been linked with moves away.
If we lose either or both? Glasner might see that as a sign we lack the ambition he craves.
Listen. I've been a Palace fan long enough to know how this usually ends. We find someone brilliant, they achieve something special, then a bigger club waves their checkbook and off they go.
But maybe... just maybe... this time will be different.
The parade's scheduled for Monday. I'll be there, nursing a hangover and hoping this isn't the only trophy celebration of the Glasner era.
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