GLAD OL OVER

Ward pleased with new Eagles boss

- STEVE JUDGE

JOEL WARD admitted he knew very little about Oliver Glasner before he was named Crystal Palace's new manager last week.

A few Google searches, three training sessions, and a convincing win later and the Eagles skipper is feeling glad all over about the appointment of Roy Hodgson's successor.

Ward's lack of knowledge about the new boss means Glasner's decision to spend most of last week teeing up getting-to-know-you meetings rather than focus on tactics was probably a wise decision.

But that does not mean that side of things was neglected, as Ward (circle) revealed there were a number of tweaks made. And he is expecting plenty more over the coming weeks.