Crystal Palace is considering appointing Gareth Southgate as an interim head coach if they decide to sack Oliver Glasner. The only other name being considered is the former Tottenham manager, Thomas Frank, but Southgate is the favorite to get the job.
Gareth Southgate has had a mixed career as a manager, with some notable successes and failures. He took charge of Middlesbrough in 2006 and showed promise, but it’s his work with the English national team that’s brought him the most attention. He led the Three Lions to two European Championships finals and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
However, Southgate’s spell with England ended nearly two years ago, and there have been few job offers since then. Manchester United has been linked with him, but nothing has materialized. Now, Crystal Palace is considering him for the interim role, which could be an interesting opportunity for Southgate to get back into club management.
Oliver Glasner has announced he’ll leave Palace at the end of the season, but the pressure is mounting on him to leave sooner. The Austrian tactician’s recent comments haven’t helped his cause, and Palace is looking for someone to take the team forward.
It’s unclear if Southgate is interested in the job, with reports suggesting he’s not keen on returning to club management anytime soon. If Palace can’t convince him, they’ll need to look elsewhere for an interim manager.