David Moyes is reportedly in the mix to replace Oliver Glasner as Crystal Palace’s head coach, should the Eagles opt for a change. Glasner, now under mounting pressure, has tied Palace’s record for their longest winless start in a Premier League season following their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.
This situation marks a remarkable turn of events, considering Glasner led a 5-2 rout of Moyes’ West Ham United last season—a score line that could have been far worse.
Moyes, who departed West Ham at the end of last season, has since flirted with opportunities at AC Milan and Everton. On various podcasts, he’s openly mentioned turning down multiple offers which evidently didn’t tickle his fancy.
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Meanwhile, Palace’s owner Steve Parish is rumoured to have long-held admiration for Graham Potter, the former Chelsea boss, adding to the sense of indecision at the club. The Eagles have flitted between managers with vastly different styles—switching from Patrick Vieira’s possession-based approach to Roy Hodgson’s defensive mindset, and then to Glasner’s free-flowing football.
If Moyes is indeed under consideration, Palace could be looking at another significant tactical shift. Glasner still retains some goodwill after guiding Palace to a record 10th-place Premier League finish last season, but the pressure is mounting.
