Men In Blazers Crystal Palace Co-owner & Chairman Steve Parish on Eberechi Eze, FA Cup glory, and Oliver Glasner’s impact: Running the Game 10/29/25
Oct 30, 2025
Steve Parish, co-owner and chairman of Crystal Palace FC, dives into the club's evolution since its 2010 rescue. He discusses the significance of the FA Cup triumph for South London and outlines his approach to developing talent through a unique scouting process focused on 'rough diamonds.' Parish elaborates on how Oliver Glasner's leadership transformed the club's mentality. He also reflects on balancing infrastructure investments with team success and shares his ambitions for elevating Palace's status in football.
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Buying Palace To Avoid Regret
- Steve Parish formed a consortium in June 2010 to buy Crystal Palace when the club faced administration.
- He learned quickly that otherwise brilliant businessmen often 'lose their minds' when involved in football.
Owner’s Job Is To Create Conditions
- Parish defines an owner’s primary role as creating the conditions for success rather than coaching on the pitch.
- That means building infrastructure, hiring the right people, and making more right decisions than wrong ones.
Control Process, Not Outcomes
- The hardest lesson Parish learned: you can control process but not outcomes.
- He emphasizes long-term planning and aligning multiple stakeholders through good and bad times.