Crystal Palace clinch Conference League as Glasner signs off
Glasner says Palace are back where they belong after a ‘one-year detour’ as Mateta’s goal sealed a 1-0 Conference League win and Europa League spot. Mitchell and Wharton reflect on a gruelling, joyous season.
Mateta swept in a 51st-minute winner after Batalla parried Wharton’s shot as Palace beat Rayo 1-0 to win the Conference League. Mitchell went close, Pino hit both posts, and Glasner signs off with silverware.
Bayer Leverkusen plan advanced talks with Oliver Glasner days after Crystal Palace’s Conference League triumph, with the Austrian among candidates to replace their outgoing head coach.
Reports in Italy claim Palace are close to appointing Andoni Iraola after Glasner’s exit, with an announcement possible Thursday and a sizeable transfer budget to lure the ex-Bournemouth boss.
Profile of Glasner’s transformative spell, culminating in Palace’s 1-0 Conference League triumph over Rayo and a haul of FA Cup, Community Shield and European silverware across 12 extraordinary months.
Crystal Palace’s Conference League victory may jeopardise the Premier League’s extra Champions League berth that aided Liverpool’s qualification this season.
Co-owner Steve Parish hails Palace’s first European trophy and Europa League return, saying ‘sometimes the good guys win’. Glasner departs on a high, Mateta the matchwinner after his January U-turn.
Football Daily dissects Palace’s Conference League triumph, their third trophy in 12 months.
Adam Wharton, 22, accepted his World Cup omission calmly, then delivered a man-of-the-match display in Crystal Palace’s Conference League win, underlining his talent and leadership potential.
