Can Glasner's resurgent Palace keep Olise and Eze?

On Monday, The Athletic reported news of Bayern Munich’s attempt to take Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace for a huge sum. Palace reportedly wanted £100m for their head coach.
The interest is credit to the remarkable job Glasner has done since succeeding Roy Hodgson just three months ago, with the Austrian coach bringing Palace to safety in style - but the big question is: can the club keep hold of their star players and their manager this summer?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Woosnam and Dominic Fifield to discuss how possible it is for stars like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze to remain in south London
00:00 Intro
00:30 Glasner at Crystal Palace
01:57 Palace’s style of football
06:19 Glaser’s Ambition
14:59 Glasner’s managerial position
16:48 Can Glasner make a difference?
19:43 Could Crystal Palace play in Europe?
22:51 Olise or Eze?
31:18 Will Palace be a mid table team?
34:38 Where Palace could be next season
36:29 Outro
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[@footygoatz7552]

Bro Ayo's determination is crazy,this is basically his channel now

[@gror7849]

Well said!

[@filthypanda]

Brilliant host

[@geoffreydeibel]

His interview with Jorginho was great.

[@outlet5501]

Thanks for a full focus on cpfc, not seen enough by the mainstream

[@AlexNewman-lf5sg]

Definitely it’s nice to hear

[@decbo4347]

Palace have at least 5 players that, if sold, they should be getting £70m plus for in Guéhi, Doucouré, Eze, Wharton and Olise. I think we’re guaranteed to see at least one go this summer, but it would release a lot of funds to reinvest straight back into the team and keep the trajectory moving on upwards.

[@John_Kennedy27]

Always easy to say, but recruitment isn't so simple. We'll see what happens

[@mistercut8331]

Wharton what a revelation

[@patrickn2298]

Totally, his ability to pass and cross into open space is brilliant

[@IrishSnwbrdr]

Ayo is a fantastic host, full credit to him

[@rebekahleech5354]

As a palace fan for nearly 60 years I hope they stay at palace and glasner can keep all 3 of them ❤️🦅💙

[@user-ix4rh1bj7v]

I've been very impressed with Glasners job at palace thus far. Mateta is a hell of a target man too btw. Caught my eye from the moment I saw him play.

[@gravy3858]

You’re the best Ayo!!!

[@jasonbabin1190]

As expected, the majority of conversation is that any success created at Palace means that the player and/or coach is “too good” for Palace.

[@crayontom9687]

Circle of life innit

[@Scottphur]

Both Eze and Olise are on 4 year deals ... we are not a selling club or will need to ... if anything we could sell ghehi , Edward , Tomkins , Holding , Jario ... Add a few and we will push for Europe ... don't be fooled that Glasner didnt get assurance that we wouldn't sell our best players ... the team can see what we can achieve why would they not want to be part of it next season and push for Europe ... Palace are moving forward in every department than any other club in the Premiership ... watch this space ❤️🦅💙

[@Flipmode1900]

Eze and olise signed the deals in order to secure a release clause. Don't be naive

[@oluwatayooni8494]

5-0, definitely mopped the floor with them as well

[@KeirB4]

⁠@@Flipmode1900 in the same way a CPFC representative signed the Olive contract to increase the release clause figure..

[@zeppelin1qaz]

Eze's good but Olise is the real talent.

[@newrecruit100]

That’s selling Eze well short. They’re as good as each other honestly.

[@qstreetac7795]

@@newrecruit100yeah can’t agree with the whole “real talent” thing

[@EzeBall1710]

clearly hasnt watched palace aside from this run

[@AbidoShaker-]

You dont know what you are saying. Eze is a match winner. The palace game against Fulham, what happened? Eze did not play but Olise did yet they couldn't win, they only managed to equalize through a substitute. Don't disrespect king Eze ever again.

[@charlessykes5444]

I luv that the lads really hugging when scoring a goal . I luv that they use substitutions throughout the game which shows he trusts anyone he puts in. It’s just a really different atmosphere.

[@Crackparty803]

bit gay

[@rajenpatel3552]

The question is can Palace keep Glasner?

[@momammad9552]

Really like the Crystal Palace focus, we don't see enough

[@mikebeaver324]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Up the Palace!

[@michaelcoudray4624]

Great pod guys... Glasner has been brilliant!

[@seanmiller1983]

Thanks for this, great pod chaps!

[@fahadkayani5189]

Glasner is a really good choice. He's proving it right so far.

[@1981RichB]

A great watch, thanks gents! 😊🙏🏻 So nice to be hearing positive things about the club at the moment & as you say, long may it continue! ❤️💙🦅

[@miloherdale1711]

Dom's comment about the match against Villa looking very astute now 😂

[@alexanderorbell6455]

Munoz has been a revelation

[@patrickn2298]

Hard to find another player on the pitch who grinds as hard as he does

[@AbidoShaker-]

I agree

[@michaelfoley96]

Dom & Matt are brilliant, great pod

[@Tris2000]

If we get Daichi Kamada, I think we can be very optimistic about perhaps challenging for those Uefa spots.

[@Scottphur]

I like him alot 👌

[@SandDune11]

Where you think he would he play? Isn’t he an attacking midfielder?

[@goonermunchkin2294]

I'm convinced both will go and Carvalho (I dont think Liverpool will give him a chance) and Philogene should be considered as replacements.

[@cliveinnofthe7th.]

It would be exciting for glaser to keep the same front 3 , for at least 1 more season 😊

[@Beerandpalace]

Excited for next season. Realise we'll lose 2 big guns. However I trust Glasner to get the right players in

[@tomsmith7756]

I love listening to Dom talk about Palace, especially on the FYP podcast when he’s on with Sellsy.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

If Olise or Eze leave, I wonder how much of a chance Glasner will give Franca or Wharton to replace them? Wharton seems to have more offensive skills than defensive. Those attacking midfield spots might be the best fit for Ayew and Edouard too. Anyway, the club desperately needs more depth at centerback, both wingbacks and striker.

[@ECH0ChAOs]

I think both can be expected to move but Olise's health is kind of a concern. Dude's built like a twig. If Dougie Freedman leaves is the real concern for Palace long term though

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

*the CRYSTAL PALACE football club! since 1861* ❤️💙

[@thierryhenry674]

Eze is skillful and tricky on the ball. I’m not saying he is on the same level, but he can do skill moves, just like Ronaldinho, Neymar, Figo, Mahrez or Hleb could do skill moves. What amazing about Eze is that he can also be a playmaking wide player at the same time, similar to BernardoSilva, Foden, ColePalmer or DavidSilva. Again, I’m not saying he is on the same level, but he can be that type of player. Martinelli and Saka need space to run into. Against a low block, they lack Ronaldinho/Neymar magic to dribble through tight spaces. And I don’t think they are Spanish enough to be a wide playmaker. The fact that Eze could do both, with good decision making, strength, pace and defensive contribution, is extremely incredible.

[@samrosenberg67]

I agree, but I also think he can be wasteful/too unserious for the top teams. Im not sure if its something that can be 'coached' since I think he is just enjoying himself but I think that stops him from being on a top team

[@quacky1874]

@@samrosenberg67 This is one of the things that would sadden me if he went to a supposed top team. He needs to be allowed to do his thing for him to be special, thats the fun of watching him play rather than in one of the risk averse systems of the big teams.

[@thierryhenry674]

@@quacky1874 Last time I checked, Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets, Mahrez, Foden, Bernardo, Foden, KDB are super creative.

[@samrosenberg67]

@@quacky1874 yeah completely agree mate

[@AbidoShaker-]

​. Don't be ungrateful. Eze is a god. He either scores or makes the next man score. He is not selfish like Olise and thats the truth. Calling him wasteful is nonsense cos he is a natural dribblers and dribblers take risks and the risks are not for them alone, they take those risks to find a better positioned player to give the ball to. The only problem i see in Eze is not being fast enough especially in marking and winning the balls. Aside that Eze is PERFECT. Mareta said England coach should pick Eze if he wants to win anything. And that's the truth. Eze knows how to win a match easily.

[@geoffleach3749]

If we were to qualify for Europe, isn’t our pitch too short? Extending it is part of the work to expand the stadium I thought?

[@CL06]

They both signed 4 years deals this season. We don’t need to sell!

[@tino6440]

We don't have a choice with olise since he's got a release clause. It will most likely be up to him.

[@CL06]

@@tino6440thought that was removed in the last contract. Otherwise why put a £60m price tag if he has a release clause anyway? Who knows anymore… we’ll find out soon enough. Up the palace!

[@benstudd]

Getting flashbacks to Sophie's Choice watching Dom trying to answer the Eze or Olise question.

[@simonelsey]

got to keep the squad together for next season just ask for 1 whole season and see if we can push on into Europe

[@somebloke87]

'...and Dom Fifield is also here' 😂

[@johnnywires943]

There are around 6 players that need to give Palace one more season.If they can get top 8 and finnish in Europe why dont they stay.They are on good salaries,many have been chosen for their national teams so it made no difference if they were playing for Palace.Palace can sell old warriors and find the money to offer its top 6 players extra money.The team is playing so well now,dont dont destroy that by selling.

[@bilimanjaro]

The next Aston villa.

[@geoneu2116]

Dom & Matt both heavy weights transfer on line pundits..I think Olise and Eze should stay they know how ambitious Glasner is and what he has achieved it's a no brainer to hang around for at least one more season..🤔!

[@athreyathandeswaran7510]

3 signings in the summer and they can make top 8 next season barring injuries....

[@flyingaviator8158]

There is a reason Bayern wanted Glasner. Crystal response: 86 Million and we can talk about it lmao Lets go eagles!

[@SeriousBartYT]

What if the mighty Brighton wanted to speak to him?

[@flyingaviator8158]

@@SeriousBartYT 86 Millionen and we can talk 😏

[@SeriousBartYT]

@@flyingaviator8158 OK. For that price, the club can sign Guehi, Olise, Eze, Andersen and Wharton apart from paying Glasner's release clause.

[@flyingaviator8158]

@@SeriousBartYT Go for it. I rather lose those players then Glasner.

[@StrikeBolteafc]

@@flyingaviator8158why if you are hyping palace up to much and they fall of next season and finish midtable

[@jasonbabin1190]

Unfortunately Palace lose 2 of 3 of Olise, Guehi, and Eze. My guess is Olise and Guehi.

[@Tris2000]

How long before a desperate Bayern, after being turned down by six managers, come for Big Sam 😂

[@kitlow2970]

why are you doing everything to avoid talking about villa right now?!

[@mumindanmallam]

Because it's not something important

[@dark40010]

Keep one you keep the other

[@SeriousBartYT]

Palace fans brace yourselves for a roller coaster of a summer as I think bigger seagulls will be circling on your better and possibly (eventually ?) Glasner.

[@thiagod9]

as mean as it may sound, Roy was clearly and obviously the issue all season long. I don't support palace but outside looking in they never evolved, in fact they just got worse and worse under Roy

[@chrisstirk5104]

Sell Guehi to replenish the squad.

[@PlaguedDinosaur]

I think if we sell Eze or Olise, then you might as well sell both. Franca will take Eze’ position, and then we’d have to sign a left footed Brazilian, that’s a similar age and mentality as France, in place of Olise. We need that natural chemistry in the replacements that Eze and Olise currently have. Ideally we keep them for one more season, and sign that left footed Brazilian this summer giving him and Franca time to gel and build a friendship together.

[@geoffbarry9540]

nd

[@rob776]

I hate modern football. If you're not a "big team", you're constantly having your best players tapped up by media.

[@lukehaverty3269]

Nope

[@ricclark8162]

u know villa just qualified for the champions cup for the first time in 41 years ? why are you talking palace today ?

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

Because it’s more interesting, expect to be out classed, out played, and inevitably Thrashed!😊

[@ricclark8162]

@@TomClarkSouthLondon is this a rival fan banter thing ? if so well done good rival fan banter , i love whats happening at palace btw just maybe do that story tomorrow :)

[@royalhero4608]

Because we're gonna beat you on Sunday

[@ricclark8162]

​@@royalhero4608 good bants , i love whats happening at palace :) should be a good fun game , good luck :)

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

@@ricclark8162 banter needs to be obvious not subtle, gate crashing a vlog about the *Crystal Palace football club!* is rude and unacceptable 🤨