Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner did not hold back in his criticism of his team following their shocking FA Cup third-round defeat to Macclesfield, a sixth-tier team. The Eagles were left stunned by goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts, despite a late effort from Yeremy Pino.
Macclesfield made history by becoming the first non-league team to knock out the FA Cup holders since Palace themselves did it back in 1908-09. They also achieved the feat of scoring twice against a Premier League team, a rare occurrence in the competition.
Glasner fielded a mix of regular starters and bench players, but none could make an impact as Palace’s winless streak extended to nine games. The manager was at a loss for words, admitting that his team lacked quality and deserved to lose.
In a post-match interview, Glasner praised Macclesfield for their victory and acknowledged that his team failed to create clear chances or show any signs of quality on the pitch. He emphasized the importance of pride and individual performance in such games, suggesting that tactics and coaching were not the main factors in their defeat.
