Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish believes it was "very important" for English football that a club like his could win the FA Cup, and that they can be an example for lesser-resourced sides.
The Selhurst Park chief believes it can also be crucial for the futures of some players, the purchase of transfer targets and even star manager Oliver Glasner. Parish revealed that one prospective signing wasn't initially that interested in Palace, but then his agent got back in touch with the club once they'd beaten Aston Villa in the semi-final. Glasner, whose current contract runs until summer 2026, meanwhile wants the club to properly build on a victory like this. Parish said the manager will stay next season and that his future conditions are "not about the things that maybe people think it's about".
