November 11th 2024.
Frank Lampard, the former England and Chelsea legend, has been without a managerial role since the end of the 2022/23 season. However, it seems that Lampard is set to make a comeback to the football world, with reports suggesting that he will be taking over as the manager of Championship side Coventry City.
After his disappointing stint as Chelsea's interim manager, Lampard has been eager to get back into the managerial game. He was even rumored to be in the running for the job at his boyhood club West Ham, but it seems that Coventry City's owner Doug King is keen on having Lampard as their new manager.
According to sources, King is looking for an experienced and well-known name to replace Mark Robins, who was surprisingly sacked after seven-and-a-half years at the helm of the club. Lampard, at the age of 46, fits the bill perfectly and could potentially be appointed over the international break.
If the reports are true, Lampard's first game as Coventry's manager will be against high-flying Sheffield United on November 23. This would mark a new chapter in his managerial career, after previously leading Derby County to the Championship play-off final in his first season as a manager.
Coventry City, under Robins, had a successful run in recent years, including promotion from League Two, winning the League One title, and reaching the Championship play-off final in 2023. However, their current position in the table, 17th, and a disappointing FA Cup semi-final exit led to Robins' dismissal.
Many fans and pundits have questioned the decision to sack Robins, especially with Coventry being only seven points off the play-off spots. But the club's owner seems determined to bring in a new manager, and it looks like Lampard is the top choice.
Lampard's managerial career has had its ups and downs so far. After his promising start with Derby County, he returned to his beloved Chelsea as the interim manager, but his tenure ended in disappointment with just one win in eleven matches. He then had a brief stint at Everton before being sacked in January 2023.
But now, Lampard has the opportunity to rebuild his managerial career at Coventry City. And with his wealth of experience and knowledge of the game, he could lead the Sky Blues to success in the Championship and potentially even a return to the Premier League. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – Lampard is ready to get back in the game and make an impact once again.
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