Steve Parish on Selhurst Park, the Holmesdale Fanatics and 'bucking the trend' for Oliver Glasner's return
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish gives a wide-ranging interview covering multiple off-pitch topics. He addresses the long-running saga around Selhurst Park redevelopment, the evolving dynamic between the club and the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras group, and the academy's role in the club's identity. Parish also discusses Oliver Glasner's return as manager, framing it as the club 'bucking the trend' by bringing back a previously successful coach. The piece offers insight into Palace's strategic direction and the relationship between ownership, supporters, and the technical staff.
Read the full story at nytimes.comCrystal Palace's Steve Parish offering a public, detailed discussion of stadium plans and fan-group relations signals a club working to align its off-field infrastructure with on-field ambitions. Bringing Oliver Glasner back as manager, after he previously led the club to its first major trophy, is a notable statement of continuity and identity — Palace are choosing familiarity over a reset. The focus on the academy alongside senior recruitment suggests the club sees sustainable growth as central to its project, not just short-term Premier League survival.
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