October 24th 2024.
It seems that there could be a chance for Gareth Southgate to make a return to the Premier League. The former England manager has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Crystal Palace's struggling manager, Oliver Glasner. This would be an emotional return for Southgate, as he started his professional career with the Eagles back in 1990.
Unfortunately, things have not been going well for Crystal Palace this season. Without a single win in their first eight games and only three points to their name, it's clear that they are in a dire situation. Despite a strong finish last season under Glasner's leadership, the team has not been able to live up to expectations. They are currently off the bottom of the table, but only because other teams like Wolves and Southampton are having even worse campaigns.
According to a report from The Guardian, Glasner's job is on the line and he must show improvement in the next four matches before the international break. This includes a match against Tottenham this Sunday, followed by a Carabao Cup game against Aston Villa and a league match against Wolves before a home game against Fulham. If he doesn't turn things around, he could be ousted from Selhurst Park. The report also suggests that Southgate could be a potential replacement for Glasner.
Southgate has already worked with some of the Crystal Palace players during his time as England boss, including current player Eberechi Eze. He also has a history with the club, having made nearly 200 appearances for them as a player before moving on to Aston Villa. He was even captain of the team at just 23 years old, playing in midfield before eventually being moved to central defense.
However, Southgate has stated that he has no plans to return to coaching in the near future after leaving his position as England manager over the summer. In an interview at the ECA Europe general assembly, he said, "I won't coach in the next year, for sure. I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really big role, you need to give your body and mind time to recover."
Southgate is not the only name being linked with replacing Glasner. Others mentioned include Graham Potter and David Moyes. Potter has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in 2023, but he did have talks with Crystal Palace when they were searching for a replacement for Roy Hodgson earlier this year. Moyes, on the other hand, left West Ham at the end of last season and has been linked with various Premier League jobs, including his former club Everton and struggling Southampton.
If Glasner does end up losing his job, it would be a surprising turn of events considering his successful start with Crystal Palace. In fact, he was even linked with the Bayern Munich job over the summer, according to Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness. However, the club ultimately went with Vincent Kompany and Palace had no intention of letting Glasner go. "We spoke with Glasner, who we also liked," said Hoeness. "He was very keen on joining FC Bayern, absolutely keen. But his club did not release him, and FC Bayern is not all-powerful either."
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