Inside Crystal Palace l What It Takes To Run A Premier League Club

In this new episode I visited Crystal Palace going behind-the-scenes as we gain exclusive access to the club.
We begin with a tour of Crystal Palace's state-of-the-art academy, where I'm joined by the club's charismatic chairman, Steve Parish. In a candid conversation, Steve provides valuable insights into the demanding role of a Premier League team chairman. We delve into the challenges faced by a club operating without a lavish budget and discover how the pursuit of survival each year is paramount to remaining in the fiercely competitive Premier League.
As the discussion unfolds, Steve Parish opens up about the difficult decisions he has had to make regarding managerial changes. He shares his honest admission on the departure of Patrick Vieira, giving us a glimpse into the emotional turmoil that accompanies such choices.
Next, we step onto the training pitch to meet Crystal Palace's esteemed manager, Roy Hodgson, the oldest manager in Premier League history. Roy reflects on his return to Palace as coach and discusses the bravery displayed by the club's owners in giving him another opportunity. We also uncover Roy's tactical approach and gain valuable insights into his vision for the future of the club.
Prepare to be immersed in the world of Crystal Palace, its academy, boardroom, and training ground in this unmissable episode, offering a unique perspective on the inner workings of a Premier League club striving to achieve greatness.
00:00 - 07:48 Opening and Tour of Academy
07:48 - 15:50 Owning Crystal Palace
15:50 - 19:50 Developing Crystal Palace
19:50 - 21:25 What it is like being a Chairman
21:25 - 27:38 Dealing with Managers, Sacking Vieira
27:28 - 30:00 Roy getting back into management
30:00 - 37:00 Management Philosophies
37:00 - 41:10 On Keeping Palace in the Premier League
41:10 - 52:16 How he likes to manage
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[@L.Smith.]

Wonderfully honest from the owner. Great to understand costs and running a club.

[@footballfan299]

Unlike Todd boehly

[@marcussullens2573]

As a Palace fan I really can’t stress enough how misunderstood Roy often is as a coach. The fact he kept us up and established as a serious Premier League team on nothing is impressive enough. But what people often don’t realise is that, when he has the players to play, his teams play brilliant football. Eze & Olise have been playing like world beaters since he returned and the football we’re playing under him at the moment is the best I’ve ever seen from Palace at this level. Fulham and West Brom fans will share similar experiences and he took the former to a Europa league final - beating Juventus 4-1 on the way. An absolutely brilliant and under appreciated manager. Love him.

[@kunalsen2123]

He looks like a happy grandpa but the guy can speak five languages and has won top flight European titles outside England. Always full of positivity.

[@kc8923]

Not seen much of Palace apart from their match at Forest but saw their win at Leeds and blown away with how good Olise and Eze are. Great template for other teams who aspire to play and survive in the PL without the wealth of the top 4 or 5 clubs.

[@richardbarraclough3508]

well sed mate respect the man he knows his football big time from a barnsley fc fan

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

It’s Woy

[@MichaelAnderson-cq8rx]

The former, you mean Fulham. But 💯 facts!

[@fordwiseman4]

Brilliant interview from Steve, seems to really understand his role within the club. Wish him all the best and hoping to see Crystal Palace go from strength to strength.

[@aaronneave6188]

Keep these up they are absolutely class

[@TheOverlap]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them 🤝

[@JR-ev6yn]

Need a Brighton version of this

[@stokemon_]

​@@JR-ev6yn This is true, Brighton had an epic season.. Would be decent to have a couple of lower league managers to be involved too but understand its about numbers. I personally watch them all. I find them all interesting regardless

[@kaboomblueskies]

As a result of watching these interviews my respect for both Steve Parish and Roy Hodgson has increased immeasurably. Roy is a revelation. He seems very humble but has a great grasp of what football is all about. Amazing what he has done with Palace in such a short time. Very good interviews Gary.

[@gart9680]

Crystal Palace appear (from the outside) to be a very well run club, for a club, whose EPL status will always be perilous due to resources. When & if they win something it will mean so much more. This is genuinely the most authentic & respectful media piece on a club I've ever seen. Far better than anything on BBC, BT or Sky.

[@LHBH8]

There was a documentary about Palace and it’s owners, can’t remember who made it.

[@jjrc7424]

@@LHBH8 amazon pretty sure

[@WS12658]

As a Charlton fan, it's infuriating how likeable and well run this current evolution of Palace is.

[@afinney88]

What a fantastic behind the scenes look at a great club. Happy to see Roy still enjoying the game as well. Can listen to him talk about football all day.

[@iani1457]

Great to see Gary’s genuine warmth & affection for Roy.

[@ryanj8283]

These videos going round clubs and seeing the facilities etc are such a good idea, be good to see what each premier league club is like

[@elliotsmith9358]

Roy Hodgson managed players like Simeone/Ronaldo/Carlos/Zanetti/Ince etc. He’s a credit to the sport and you can see why palace are flourishing now. They respect him.

[@rogerhartley4456]

Roy is an absolute class act. A real gentleman.

[@intrepidbun5002]

Very refreshing to hear from an owner in this way. Steve comes across really well in my opinion

[@gyt8-547]

We need this at Pompey

[@valhearts6695]

As a relatively young football watcher, I always thought Roy of an antique from all the mockery and 442oons jokes i see on the internet. Im loss for words for the intelligence hes shown in this interview. He's like walking "experience" Really appreciate the Overlap team for showing us younger fans what a respectable elderly Manager brings to a club. Definitely a breath of fresh air from all the Jose, Klopp and Pep idolizing from the past few years.

[@nabilshafec7169]

Go read up on his CV if you haven’t, one of the few talented English coaches. He even travelled Europe (rare for an Englishman) and has undoubtedly learnt plenty. What you should be shocked at, is how he’s still very very sharp

[@SuperBert1000]

Good of you to admit that and I'm pleased this has shown you the 'real' Roy. So many fans just follow the usual narratives and cliches in football, unfortunately.

[@dreamer2355]

That’s a sign of maturing and owning up to your mistakes. We were all young once and it only takes one moment to make us humble.

[@jamesbloy2881]

Roy is a true gentleman of the game. You can see that the palace players would run through walls for him. He does it all with screaming, shouting and bouncing up and down on the sidelines.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Steve Parish came across so well here. I think Palace are such a likeable team, and seeing behind the scenes really explains why.

[@Ghost-xb3xn]

What a fascinating conversation from a owner. I no it’s a much lower scale but I’d love my owner John W Henry to speak to someone or the Glazers to see what there plans are but they don’t love the club like Steve Parish loves Palace.

[@sherwood9917]

Putting the John Henry in the same category as the Glazers is harsh. What this interview has shown is that, unless you are on the inside, you often don't understand what it really takes to run a club.

[@morepork281]

Owner comes across really well. I think Gary was a bit in awe because his mannerisms we exactly like his first few appearances on Sky......usually way more comfortable.

[@godspeed133]

Palace lucky to have an owner as open as Steve really, the vast majority of PL/FL clubs owners don't do anywhere near the level of public communication he does, and he always seems to be really well spoken. Also would love to see Roy on a longer ~2hr format podcast like Dyche, Howe and a few others have done, he'd certainly have enough to talk about. Seems like such a rational and analytical character as well.

[@rhi1794]

As a Fulham fan, Roy Hodgson was the best manager we ever had from the great escape to a europa league final including battering juve 4-1 on the way. Hes incredible and fully deserves legendary status of the english game! I love that he also seems to lead with kindness when coaching his players. Excited for Roys homecoming this saturday against palace at the cottage. I would love if fulham and palace fans could sing a song for Roy together!

[@commentarytalk1446]

Agree those were great times at Fulham and some "motley" characters in the team!

[@tino6440]

Should be a really cheerful atmosphere considering we're both safe. Will be nice to see Roy get a great ovation from both sets of fans.

[@charlie01546]

Good interview from Gary Neville. You can see the respect they have for each other.

[@dreamer2355]

Absolutely wonderful episode. Listening to Roy has definitely made me relate to raising my children. In my eyes he’s a legend in the sport. He is such a humble human being and very passionate with a true love for the game. When he talked about not yelling at players, it makes me think of the locker room footage we have seen of Arteta screaming and belittling his team. Both managers have absolutely different coaching contrasts.

[@owenrodgers8020]

i'm an arsenal fan - but honestly have a soft spot for palace - great catchment for all the great kids in south london

[@j.a.molina6080]

Lot of respect for Parish. Of all the clubs who sacked their managers, he was the only owner who actually talked to a reporter about it; instead of some terse social media release

[@georgecoombes8274]

Met Steve Parish recently, proper gent, had a great chat

[@XOPNYE]

Mark Bright getting his buffet in slow motion is the content I've been waiting for.

[@flynndavis2927]

When Roy spoke about offensive structure I think that was Vieiras biggest mistake . He relied too much on individuals like Zaha olise and we never really looked to have much structure in attack, which led to many games without shots

[@montyollie]

I have to admit, as a Palace fan who cringed when I heard Roy was coming back... I have eaten my words. He's nothing but a class act, and the improvement in the club is obvious. I will actually be sad to see him go this second time.

[@deezywhypreeboss2949]

His a a manager he fits palace

[@s4mm1tch3ll8]

What's your opinion on Parish? I'm not a Palace fan but found him to be a real likeable guy in this video but best is to always ask the fan base for the proper opinion.

[@montyollie]

@@s4mm1tch3ll8 I love Steve, but it's not a popular opinion amongst my Palace mates. We all acknowledge he saved the team from administration in 2010 and he's a club legend for that alone... but the curses come when he spends no money in every transfer window. LOL

[@HawkingRegime13]

Come on you Palace! We're red and blue 🔴🔵

[@andrewbairstow8600]

Gary, Steve & Roy nailed it. 👏 Brilliant watch.

[@MyShowbizName]

I've always liked listening to Roy Hodson. He just seems like a decent human being. Very intelligent and still sharp at 76.

[@simplyd8972]

Easily one of the best Overlaps

[@stapes2243]

I thought that was a fantastic insight from owner to manager on Crystal Palace. Truly refreshing to see a club Owner come out and talk about past present and future 💯

[@lewiss361]

Great watch that was, Palace hopefully onwards and upwards each season

[@dustintheturkey.irelandsno6464]

After watching this i gotta say Roy is a very impressive human being. That is all ✌️

[@julesrastelli6777]

Gary has done a great job in this episode, his conversational approach delivered genuine insights on the operations of a PL club. Steve and Roy were open and came across as genuinely having Palace's best interests at heart. Well done, Gary - can I suggest you visit Brighton next?

[@dan.808]

Gay

[@milliefrankieshaw2009]

I fluffin love woy!! Up most respect for that man !! He reminds me so much of my grandad . I think I could talk to him for hours, days even . Good luck to him and CP fantastic job they have done as a club

[@DaVe-jz7gt]

Thoroughly recommended watching 'When Eagles Dare' amazing story about how close this club came to administration and how passionate fans like Steve kept the dream alove. This was a really great episode toobtw

[@capetonian]

What a brilliant episode. Must be great for Palace fans to have an owner like him, involved in everything.

[@hotchefuk01]

Fascinating watch. Great to see an honest and open owner....coming from a Chelsea supporter

[@nickmoore5233]

Brilliant to see a owner speak to openly about things they never normally do. Can tell he’s a real fan of the club as well. Would love to see this with Steve Gibson from Middlesbrough. Saved the club from death and has made it whole again. And now got a ex Man Utd player running the show. Love the show ❤

[@peterherrington3300]

Refreshingly honest & open interview. Very proud to be a lifelong palace fan who hopes Roy & Ray stay with Paddy under their considerable wings .

[@Pocahontas284]

As a Palace fan I loved this. Steve is an interesting top guy and Roy is lovely and knows his stuff. The key thing he said is having sympathy and empathy for his players, building a relationship to get the best out of them. Top guy

[@DBHErazor]

What a fantastic episode, I cannot praise this show enough. Best content on KZbin hands down, thanks to Gary and the team at the Overlap for all their hard work with these!

[@LHBH8]

Too infrequent, I find the fan debates cringe. These interviews are excellent, would like more.

[@chrismiller6317]

Quality interviews and quite clearly Steve has turned Palace into a clearly well run club 👍

[@petersteedman5653]

You don't know what you're talking about

[@skankined]

Excellent interviews. Excellent club ❤💙❤️💙

[@phil2696]

This is brilliant to watch. Steve Parish seems great bloke and owner.

[@ForzaMilan-di2zd]

One of the good guys. Such a class guy. Amazing how he turned Palace's season around

[@palacefan4286]

Honestly one of the best football documentaries/videos I’ve ever seen keep this up 👍

[@seanacton2420]

Need more Overlaps like this focusing on behind the scenes of other premier league clubs. Really good watch. MUFC fan.

[@hornchurcheagle843]

As a Palace fan it was great to watch. SP is great to listen too even though he does get some stick sometimes but he's got the best for the club in mind. Glad he and Roy are here with the others 🦅

[@gamersilviogg9664]

These interviews are always amazing. Strange side note i always play these in the bedroom to relax before falling asleep. Great guests always on here. The Overlap in general is my favorite channel on youtube. Hope we will still see some new content diring the summer break.

[@jamesfoley4832]

Probably the best one yet. Being a Liverpool fan, I have never liked CP. But I found this really compelling. Very honest opinions from SP and as for Roy, had a bad time at Liverpool, but he is a quality coach. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@soundlysouth2962]

This is brilliant .... as an American , a look into CPs owner Steve and his mindset is amazing, honestly..... and Mr. Roy Hodgson.... I mean .... other than SAF, can it get any better??? Absolutely made my Tuesday evening, Gary , Steve , and Mr. Hodgson. Brilliant. 💥💥💥

[@barrykingston7238]

A wonderful interview on both accounts owner and Roy Hodgeson The incite into football was great from the owner and manager really good and interesting interview.

[@TobyLerone-yn3rr]

Palace have the best catchment area. So much street footballers in that area

[@AmirHussain-eg3su]

black footballers.

[@TobyLerone-yn3rr]

@@AmirHussain-eg3su Internets a vile place man. What's wrong with you

[@LHBH8]

@@AmirHussain-eg3su Certainly not going to be Asian.

[@LHBH8]

@hfc Stop being a baby.

[@faswani]

An impressive insight into the workings of Crystal Palace. I have to say, it looks a very well run unit.

[@samil5601]

Just got to love and admire Roy Hodgson. So long in the game and always class.

[@AJP321]

Brilliant. Really enjoyed this. Lots of wisdom imparted here. Thank-you Gary, Steve, & Roy.

[@JamesKennedy33]

One of the best Overlaps yet. Candid and open.. A very interesting watch!

[@hitenbjoshi]

Brilliant interviews, honesty and insights. Learnt more in that hour than any manufactured fly on the wall series. Well done. Keep them coming

[@samwarne9576]

Brilliant watch / need more of these!

[@davidbailey533]

Refreshingly honest interviews from both and shows how much pre and after game interviews are coached love tha training facility and wonder if roy may stay

[@martinlawrence8427]

Fabulous episode. Love Roy, legend, and massively impressed by Steve Parish!

[@ItzAaroninit]

One of the best footballing interviews I've seen. You find out so much about the running of a football club, understanding how roy thinks about the game and how he approaches different parts. All brilliant!

[@jamescushnie8178]

Love the overlap, best football/sport focused content out there. And this episode focuses on my beloved Eagles. Fantastic Gary & Team

[@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145]

Brilliant interview with both Steve and Roy - class acts.

[@franciscoop1063]

@The Overlap Fascinating....this was the best post I've seen on the Site so far...

[@scarlettmissredblack1381]

Excellent interview all round. Gary does ask good questions. Roy is very intelligent and it was great to hear from Steve. Thanks! 👍🏽

[@AlvoLong]

Brilliant interview, great to open the hood and look at the parts that make up a premier league club. Appreciate the candour from owner and new respect for Roy Hodgson, we so often treat our elders with disrespect, when they have so much to offer.

[@TheReflectiveCoachPodcast]

LOVE this. Excellent insights and more of Roy. He has so much to offer. It's great insights into a club. One with Chelsea and Spurs would be so class!! And then City with Tixi & Pep etc, then into their academy, would be such class insights!! We NEED more of this!

[@ladefoged87]

This is absolutely brilliant - well done!

[@Vandalle.]

As an Arsenal fan it makes you realise how lucky you are to be able to give a manager time. Patrick Vieira could've turned out to be great for Palace but there's always that fear of relegation on the owners mind, and then they've always got to make sure that if they're going to make a change, they have to do it early enough to give the next manager time, so you never get to have that blip that a lot of managers have, like Arteta had, like even Klopp had this season, because they simply can't risk giving you the next 10 games to get back on track only to realise that it wasn't a blip, because by then they're in a relegation fight. It must be hard for these kind of teams to take that next step because they almost need a stability that isn't guaranteed.

[@oniondesu9633]

True and not talked about enough. if midtable clubs have a bad season they get relegated, lose their best players and are forced to sack a bunch of staff. If big clubs have a bad season they dont qualify for europe and that's about the only consequence. Understandable for Palace, Bournemouth or Southampton to sack a manager out of panic. But for a club like Chelsea to do it this season seems silly, there was literally no reason to bring lampard in at all.

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

Parish was being diplomatic about Vieira. The football, and by all accounts, his man management, was atrocious. In his first season he relied on Gallagher having a phenomenal season. This season, without Gallagher, he was clueless. By all accounts he wanted to be the player's friend rather than their coach. He didn't push them at all. As a result Palace were 20th in the league for sprints, and ground covered. They became lazy. By the end they were hardly trying. Not only no goals, but not even shots. Vieira did nothing. For some reason he wouldn't pick Eze, which was just bizarre. When Parish tried to contact Vieira about what was going on, he would disappear. Not answer his calls, or meet him. So, he had to go. As Parish said, it wasn't just about results. Maybe Vieira will learn from this for his next job, if he isn't arrogant.

[@commentarytalk1446]

Not only the relegation is the sharp end but also what Hodgson said: These clubs can be "Use what you've got with minimal transfer options". That's a skill even some "top" managers don't have whereas others get a reputation eg Allardyce, Warnock. So there's probably A LOT of skills that type of manager needs and maybe from gaining experience first?

[@simonfrost4805]

Best one yet Gary ,, Roy is a legend watched 3 times it’s mint

[@FineYungCannibal.]

Fascinating interviews, great insight into the world of club ownership and coaching side. Full of respect for Roy Hodgson, what a career he's had, 76 and still loving it.

[@Thai.Farang]

Great insight into the inner workings of a club. Hopefully plenty more of these to come.

[@mauriceperry2165]

My favourite one yet, excellent episode. Love Roy and got time for Palace, from a Sunderland fan.

[@AbdiHassan-uz3wg]

Absolutely brilliant show.

[@mythreestars61]

one of the best episodes you have done, well done

[@smyffmawzz]

Please keep the HOuse in the Car Park . NIce touch . Love it !

[@nickhowardmusic]

This is absolutely brilliant - thank you

[@bradr.vtaylor2797]

What a fantastic fella Roy is to listen to to do what he is doing at that age is mesmerising

[@matthewmarshall5291]

Great insights. Enjoyed that, didnt want it to end.

[@zizuette]

Brilliant content. Thanks for posting. 🙏🏽

[@benmawson3157]

Great interview! One of my favourites! Great to see the owner as it’s quite rare they’ll do interviews like this. Would love to here from Tony Bloom and Brighton.

[@andypalin3287]

Another great episode! Brilliant insight into Palace! 😀

[@tinyspeaker]

Roy speaks wonderfully, easily my favourite person I've listened to on the overlap by a big margin

[@BigEnglishStandup]

Nice doc. Thanks. Proud of where Palace are. It hasn't been easy.

[@marcelodendaal6895]

Love this video* Every club coverage would be great*

[@jameshill8711]

Absolutely fascinating from start to finish, an outstanding insight to an extremely well grounded premier league club.

[@charliemartn]

Great insight, loved this!

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Good luck 🤞 palace. Lfc forever ❤

[@1989tasmith]

Coming from by no means a palace fan this is such an excellent video, be great if this could become a series for as many premier league and efl clubs as possible

[@michaellambie7218]

Brilliant Gary as always great insight

[@edinagodar]

Roy Hodgson speaks articulate. In a way that foreigners can understand. Thank you! And thank you for everything! ☺️

[@dominicjones3755]

2 brilliant interviews 👏👏

[@brettleader9341]

I loved this. I hope you do similar sessions with other club owners and managers

[@rodmitchell8576]

Excellent interviews. So interesting.

[@_Super_Hans_]

More interviews like these please with the owners incredibly interesting and good questions Gary

[@kc8923]

What a fantastic facility, great life for those lucky few good enough to make it. Great way to develop your own young players too.