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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has sparked tension with fans following repeated advice to “stay humble,” perceived as patronising. While Glasner’s remarks aim to provide perspective, supporters feel their loyalty and club history are being questioned. Improved on-field results may be key to easing the growing divide at Selhurst Park.

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00:01Since arriving at Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner has built a reputation for authenticity and blunt honesty.
00:08Yet his insistence that fans stay humble has sparked tension at Selhurst Park, highlighting a rift between manager and supporters.
00:17Speaking before Palace's narrow victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Glasner urged fans not to forget where you're coming from.
00:24Comments that were perceived by many as patronising. Supporters who have endured administration, relegation battles and years in the Championship
00:34felt insulted, believing their loyalty and humility were unquestionable.
00:39Banners and chants critical of Glasner reflected this frustration, making it the first visitable backlash of the season.
00:46The divide traces back to Glasner's January press conference, where he revealed Captain Mark Gahey would leave and disclose his
00:54own summer departure, informing fans he felt prematurely was unsettling.
01:00His comments to stay humble were intended as guidance, but have been often misinterpreted, amidst consistent results and subpar performances,
01:08leaving supporters questioning his priorities.
01:12Palace find themselves balancing historic highs Europe for the first time, with growing unrest off it, demonstrating that leadership in
01:19football requires more than just authenticity.
01:21It demands careful communication, especially with those who have carried the club through the darker days.
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