Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor has mentioned he feared the membership's participation in Europe can be doubtful moments after they gained the FA Cup in Could.
Textor's involvement with each Palace and French membership Lyon appears set to price the Eagles a spot within the Europa League underneath Uefa's guidelines governing multi-club possession.
Textor has agreed to promote his 43% stake in Palace to fellow American Woody Johnson, who owns NFL crew the New York Jets.
Requested what he went by means of his thoughts after Palace beat Manchester Metropolis at Wembley, Textor instructed Talksport: “I used to be very comfortable, however I felt the gravity of it. And I used to be involved on the identical day holding the cup subsequent to the Prince [William].
“It was an excellent second and I could not have been happier for the followers, however yeah, I used to be nervous about what was coming.”
This week Lyon gained an enchantment in opposition to their relegation from Ligue 1 due to the membership's poor monetary state.
French soccer authorities demoted the seven-time champions into Ligue 2 final month, however that call has been overturned.
It may have an effect on Palace's possibilities of enjoying within the Europa League subsequent season as Lyon have additionally certified for the competitors, with Uefa set to rule on the scenario on the finish of the week.
Textor pressured that whereas he has “helped” the membership, his function at Selhurst Park has not been a majorly energetic one.
“I assist loads. I confirmed up throughout Covid and paid off Covid debt. I helped end the academy,” he added.
“I'm sitting there on the board with 4 different guys. Steve Parish is making the choices and bringing us gamers. He includes us however he would not actually take heed to us.
“A suggestion every now and then just isn't the identical as decisive affect.”
