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.
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.
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.
Bournemouth are reportedly eyeing Frank Lampard as a candidate to be their next manager following the news that Andoni Iraola will step down at the end of the season. The Chelsea legend has rebuilt his stock during a sensational spell in the Championship and could be set for an immediate return to the top flight.
Frank Lampard has suggested his Coventry City players are feeling the pressure of their fight to win promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. The Sky Blues have all but secured a spot in next season's top flight having opened up a 12-point gap to Millwall in third place with four games remaining, boasting a far superior goal difference.
Frank Lampard has seen his managerial reputation completely restored after being named on the four-man shortlist for the Championship Manager of the Season award. The former Chelsea boss has guided Coventry City to the brink of the Premier League, sitting 12 points clear at the top of the table. There was, however, no place among the nominees for Wrexham's Phil Parkinson.
Jermain Defoe proved he is just as sharp off the pitch as he was on it during a brilliant game of 'higher or lower'. The legendary Premier League striker was tested on his knowledge of the all-time scoring charts, and he left everyone stunned by effortlessly recalling Frank Lampard's exact goal tally and correctly placing icons like Robbie Fowler, Andy Cole and Michael Owen.
Former Coventry striker Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why there is “always a fear” that Frank Lampard could leave the Premier League-bound Sky Blues and return to Chelsea. In his current coaching post, ex-England international Lampard is close to delivering promotion back into the top-flight. He is, however, seeing a third stint as manager at Stamford Bridge speculated on.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has backed Frank Lampard for a third managerial stint at Chelsea as pressure mounts on current boss Liam Rosenior. The former Chelsea midfielder has revitalised his coaching reputation in the Championship, leading Coventry City toward a long-awaited Premier League return. Butt believes Lampard’s evolution as a coach makes him the ideal candidate to steady the ship at Stamford Bridge.
Kyle Walker has ended his long and successful career with England, during which he earned 96 caps and played in five major tournaments. The veteran defender, who played in two European Championship finals, has now named the five best players he played with for the Three Lions. Walker chose a list that shows how well things have gone in the modern era under Gareth Southgate, even though he played with members of the "Golden Generation".
Frank Lampard and Coventry City have been warned that it could be a “disaster” if they fail to secure automatic promotion into the Premier League this season, given how dominant they have been in the Championship at times. Sky Blues legend Gary McAllister has told GOAL why a “big decision” in the dugout is paying off for a club that has been out of the top-flight for 25 years.
Enzo Fernandez has been advised to ignore any Frank Lampard comparisons at Chelsea and focus on “dominating” games in his own way. Ex-Blues star Frank Sinclair has told GOAL why it would be foolish for the World Cup-winning Argentine at Stamford Bridge to try and model his game on a great of the past - as those exploits will never be replicated.
