In 2016, Leicester City were Premier League champions and gracing Champions League competition. In 2021, they won the FA Cup and Community Shield - allowing another foray into European competition to be enjoyed. Fast forward five years and the Foxes have suffered back-to-back relegations and will be playing in League One next season. What has gone wrong? Paul Dickov has cast an eye over the “upsetting” situation during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Frank Lampard has warned that Coventry City must act swiftly and decisively in the summer transfer market to ensure their return to the Premier League does not end in immediate relegation. Speaking amid the jubilant celebrations of their Championship title lift after a 3-1 win over Wrexham, the manager insisted that work must begin right away to bridge the immense gap to the top flight.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry City marked their promotion to the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Wrexham, leaving the Red Dragons facing a nervous final day in their bid for the play-offs. Late strikes from Victor Torp and Ephron Mason-Clark broke Wrexham's resistance after Ollie Rathbone had cancelled out Brandon Thomas-Asante’s opener.
Frank Lampard has reaffirmed his commitment to Coventry City following suggestions he could be targeted for a sensational third stint at Chelsea. After leading the Sky Blues to the Championship title and Premier League promotion, the Blues legend insisted he is focused on his current success rather than the vacancy left by Liam Rosenior’s sacking.
Coventry City owner Doug King believes Frank Lampard has finally found his "happy place" after leading the Sky Blues back to the Premier League. The Chelsea legend’s stock as a manager is at an all-time high after securing the Championship title, sparking inevitable talk of a third stint at Stamford Bridge following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.
Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds have never been shy about celebrating success with a trip to Las Vegas, but their latest invitation comes with a calculated twist. After Frank Lampard's Coventry City secured the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League, the Red Dragons' bosses are looking to exploit the festive mood to aid their own pursuit of a place in the top flight.
Frank Lampard has hailed his "amazing" Coventry City squad after they officially clinched the Championship title with a ruthless 5-1 demolition of Portsmouth. The victory at the CBS Arena ensures the Sky Blues will return to the top flight as champions, capping off a remarkable transformation under the former Chelsea man.
Real Madrid and England superstar Jude Bellingham has made a surprise move into the business side of professional sport by becoming a minority shareholder in cricket's Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The 22-year-old midfielder, who remains a hero in the West Midlands after his breakout years at Birmingham City, joins the ownership group ahead of the 2026 cricket season.
Wrexham have surged back into the Championship playoff positions following a gritty 1-0 victory over Oxford United, reigniting hopes of a historic fourth consecutive promotion. Josh Windass proved to be the hero once again, netting the only goal of the game to keep the Hollywood-backed club firmly in the hunt for a place in the Premier League.
May 2, 2026 - it should be a day of pure pride and celebration in Leicester, nothing but touching tributes to Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante and every other member of Claudio Ranieri's Premier League-winning squad. However, the imminent 10-year anniversary of the most miraculous top-flight title triumph the game has ever seen will also serve as a cruelly-timed reminder of just how far the Foxes have fallen over the past decade.
Southampton have seen the likes of Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk pass through St Mary’s, but could Shea Charles - who has already been compared to Jude Bellingham while heading down a similar career path to Morgan Rogers - become their latest superstar? Saints legend Shane Long has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Kyogo Furuhashi looked to be a shrewd signing for Birmingham when moving to St Andrew’s in 2025, but the former Celtic star has become a £10 million ($14m) flop for the Blues. Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why the Japan international’s struggles have come as a surprise, with a big-money return to British football going “horribly wrong” for the three-goal forward.
Frank Lampard has been named EFL Championship Manager of the Season following his role in guiding Coventry City to promotion. The award serves as validation for a campaign that saw Coventry consistently defy expectations and outpace traditional heavyweights in the division. By winning the title, the former Chelsea midfielder has brought to an end a painful 25-year exile from the top flight of English football.
Frank Lampard has successfully guided Coventry City back to the Premier League, ending more than two decades of hurt for the Sky Blues. However, the club has now been warned that their manager’s stock has risen so high that they may face a battle to retain his services for their top-flight return.
Phil Parkinson has warned Wrexham's promotion rivals that the Red Dragons are ready to fight until the final whistle in their quest for a Premier League place. After a vital victory over Stoke City, the Welsh side have moved within touching distance of the play-off positions.
Harry Winks was involved in a heated confrontation with Leicester City supporters following the club's latest defeat at Portsmouth. The former Tottenham midfielder reacted furiously to comments made by fans as the squad boarded the team bus at Fratton Park.
Frank Lampard has guided founding member Coventry City back to the Premier League, and the achievement clearly moves him. The Sky Blues had suffered a steep decline.
Wrexham are at the centre of a controversy regarding a £3.8m government grant that may have bypassed standard legal protocols. Reports suggest the funding was greenlit before final assessments were completed, sparking concerns over fair competition in the Championship.
Frank Lampard has officially returned to the Premier League after guiding Coventry City to automatic Championship promotion following a tense 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers. The Sky Blues finally ended their 25-year exile from the top flight in dramatic fashion at Ewood Park.
Arsenal are preparing to swoop for Leicester City sensation Jeremy Monga as they continue their aggressive recruitment of the finest young talent in world football. The Gunners have identified the 16-year-old winger as a priority target and hope to beat several domestic rivals to his signature this summer.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are being backed to break the bank again at Wrexham, with a new transfer record expected to be set during the summer window of 2026. If the Red Dragons were to secure promotion into the Premier League, then that bar would definitely be raised. Don Goodman has told GOAL why history in North Wales is likely to be made regardless.
Tom Brady and Birmingham have been warned that they “missed a trick” in failing to force their way into promotion contention this season, although more money is expected to be spent in chasing the Premier League dream. The Blues landed the League One title last season, beating Wrexham to top spot, but Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why 2025-26 has been something of a disappointment.
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