Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed as the new head coach of Championship club Coventry City. The 46-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Sky Blues, who are currently 17th in the Championship table.
Lampard takes over from Mark Robins, who was sacked earlier this month after seven years in charge. The appointment is the first major decision made by Coventry City owner Doug King since he completed his takeover in January 2023.
“I am delighted to welcome Frank Lampard to Coventry City as our new head coach,” said King. “Frank is a highly respected and experienced coach, and we believe he is the perfect fit for our club.”
Lampard has previously managed Derby County, Everton, and Chelsea, and has worked largely in the media since his last role as interim manager at Stamford Bridge ended in May 2023. “I am excited to be joining Coventry City and I am looking forward to getting started,” said Lampard.
The new head coach will be tasked with turning around the fortunes of the Sky Blues, who are currently just two points above the relegation places. “We know that we have a big challenge ahead of us, but we are confident that Frank is the right man to lead us forward,” said King.
Lampard’s first match in charge of Coventry City will be at home to Cardiff City on Saturday. “I am looking forward to getting to know the players and the staff, and to working with them to achieve our goals,” said Lampard.
The appointment of Lampard has been welcomed by Coventry City fans, who are hoping that the former England midfielder can bring some much-needed stability and success to the club. “We are delighted to have Frank on board and we are looking forward to seeing what he can achieve,” said a spokesperson for the Coventry City supporters’ club.
Lampard’s experience and knowledge of the game will be invaluable to Coventry City, and he will be hoping to make a positive impact on the team. “I am excited to be joining Coventry City and I am looking forward to getting started,” said Lampard.
As Lampard prepares to take charge of his first match as Coventry City head coach, the Sky Blues fans will be hoping that he can bring some much-needed success to the club. With his experience and knowledge of the game, Lampard will be hoping to make a positive impact on the team and lead them to safety in the Championship.
