Glasner faces possible boos on return to Crystal Palace with Nottingham Forest

Oliver Glasner will step onto Selhurst Park for the first time since leaving Crystal Palace in the summer, this time leading Nottingham Forest. The Austrian coach guided Palace to a Conference League triumph and a historic Europa League spot before departing just 40 days after that success to take over at Forest, a move that has inflamed an already bitter rivalry between the clubs.

The atmosphere could be tense. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is currently suing Palace over a banner displayed by supporters, and the legal dispute adds another layer to the animosity. Glasner, aware of the potential reaction, told staff at Forest’s training base that he expects “some booing” but does not want the focus to be on the crowd rather than the game. He stressed that his appointment was not part of any long‑term plan, saying, “There was no plan for me to be Nottingham Forest manager.” (The Guardian)

Reflecting on his emotions, Glasner quoted Goethe’s *Faust*, noting that “two hearts are beating in my chest,” a nod to the mixed feelings about facing his former club after two memorable years at Palace. He added that he hopes the match will be decided on the pitch, not by off‑field drama. Readers can find related match highlights on this site.