Lampard named Coventry City’s new manager

Frank Lampard has been unveiled as the new manager of Championship side Coventry City, marking the latest chapter in his coaching career.  

The 46-year-old former England midfielder, out of management since his challenging interim stint at Chelsea during the 2022/23 season, aims to reinvigorate the Sky Blues.

Coventry, currently 17th in the Championship, recently parted ways with Mark Robins, despite his success in leading the club to the FA Cup semi-finals last season.

Lampard has committed to a two-and-a-half-year contract and will debut as Coventry’s manager in a home clash against Cardiff City on Saturday.

The appointment offers him a chance to rebuild his managerial credentials while steering the club away from relegation concerns.

“I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as head coach,” said Coventry owner Doug King.

“Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful.

“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a club are striving to reach.”

Chelsea’s all-time leading goalscorer, Lampard has so far failed to match his glorious playing career since moving into management.

After an impressive one season at Derby County in the Championship, he was handed the Chelsea job for the first time in 2019.

However, he was sacked after 18 months with the Blues ninth in the Premier League and had to watch his successor Thomas Tuchel go on to win the Champions League later that season.

He was also dismissed after a year in charge of Everton in 2023.

Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge a few months later but managed just one win in 11 games as Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League.