Oliver Glasner writes open letter to Crystal Palace supporters as he says emotional farewell

Oliver Glasner writes an open letter to Crystal Palace supporters as he says an emotional farewell after 2 and a half years in charge.

He was appointed on the 19th of February 2024, and has gone on to win the 2025 FA Cup against Manchester City, the Community Shield on penalties against Liverpool, and last week’s UEFA Conference League Final victory against Rayo Vallecano.

But it was back in January 2026 when he announced he would be leaving at the end of the 2025/26 season, opting for a new challenge.

“Palace really is unique, with a distinct energy rooted within the community and family at the core.”

A letter from Oliver Glasner to you, the fans 💌

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) June 2, 2026

Thank you for everything, Oliver Glasner ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/M6S7LQs7ip

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) June 2, 2026

GLASNER SAID IN HIS OPEN LETTER:

I am writing this the morning after the most magnificent evening in Leipzig which so many of you will have enjoyed both here and at home, and I hope you all still have big smiles on your faces as we do.

It’s hard to explain how I feel leaving Crystal Palace after the last two years, but I have to say what a privilege it’s been working for the football club. It’s a period that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

As I said last weekend, I arrived at Selhurst Park as a stranger. Now I feel like a South Londoner. Of course, all football fans will say their club is special, but Palace really is unique, with a distinct energy rooted within the community and family at the core.

Most of all the club is built on the strongest of connections between the team and its fans. I feel very fortunate to have been on an amazing journey with you all during the time I have been here.

Football – and football management – always comes back to results. Without results you don’t stay in any place too long. But the results and even the trophies are not what has made me most proud. What I’m most proud of is being part of a team that we’ve built together and the bond between players, backroom staff, Steve and the board, and most importantly you, the supporters. Together we believed that there is nothing this club can’t achieve, no opponent we could not defeat.

I take with me many happy memories, but what stands out is the atmosphere you created at Selhurst Park on matchdays – the emotion, the intensity, the noise; all of which have provided the fuel for our talented players to express themselves and give their best.

We created a mindset that we could compete. That doesn’t mean you win every single game. But we have shown that Crystal Palace can fight against the very best teams at home and across the continent.

We had the perfect ending in Leipzig. It was a game that showed just what this group have become. A team that refuses to give in and backs each other every step of the way. It’ll give me great pride to watch you in the Europa League next season where I know you, the supporters, will give the team every chance of having another successful season.

I want to thank you for your amazing support, your resilience and most of all your belief. I will continue to follow your progress and anticipate your continued success – you deserve it.

All the best,

Oliver Glasner

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Here’s the social media reaction after Oliver Glasner writes an open letter to Crystal Palace supporters as he says an emotional farewell…

@JoeyRich1983: Stevie Coppell was a fantastic manager for us, and took us to places Palace fans never thought we’d see, and made us dream. But Oliver Glasner made them a reality and delivered our wildest dreams. He will go down in history as our greatest ever manager!

@cpfcmaz: Words don’t express my gratitude as what you’ve given is beyond words. You gave belief and confidence that we could achieve and we’ve gone beyond what any of us thought possible. For that I am eternally grateful and will always love you. You are our greatest manager ever 🦅❤️💙🦅

@ljbrameld: Go well Mr Glasner 👏👏🤩 Thank you for giving us the world we never thought we’d live in ❤️💙⚽️🏆🏆🏆🥳

@HLTCO: He’s obliterated what we thought was possible for Crystal Palace FC. I didn’t think he’d be able to get the players back on side after January but I was categorically wrong and hold my hands up up to that. He’s given us things we never thought we’d see.

@ayejaypeeCPFC: Can’t thank this man enough. He brought us FA Cup success. He brought us Community Shield success. He brought us European football. He brought us a 3rd trophy in a little over 12 months. Superb tactically. Our fans loved (and forgave) him. Stay humble Ollie 😜. Palace legend.

@zxCPFC: Woke up crying, thanks

@Bimmertres: I’m really heartbroken it’s been the best ride since I became a fan because of zaha I love this club more monumental moments but this was the beginning really wish you could retire here but that ownership is something we can’t change

@Typical_Palace: Thank you boss for giving me the best experience I’ve ever had supporting Palace and giving me life time memories as well as one of the best days of my life. Thank you 🙏🏻 Forever grateful! ❤️💙🏆🏆🏆

@Decbo_CPFC: These past two and a half years under Oli changed everything. He turned Palace from a club that hoped it may achieve into one that believed it could and expected to. Our GOAT #CPFC

We’ve been blessed to have such an excellent manager, who believed that anything was possible. He understood what makes Crystal Palace and South London unique, whilst also wanting so much more for both.

You really did smash the glass ceiling.

Thank you, Oliver.

❤️💙#CPFC pic.twitter.com/9uNVqDpJ2Z

— Team Called Palace (@TCPalacePod) June 2, 2026