Michael Owen has told GOAL that “stars need to align” in order for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice to achieve what Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could not. Two iconic midfielders from England’s not too distant past never savoured Ballon d’Or glory. Could a couple of Three Lions superstars in the present eventually go on to land the prestigious Golden Ball?
Frank Lampard has called for realism after Coventry City slumped to an emphatic 5-0 home defeat against Brighton. The crushing result saw the newly promoted side match an unwanted top-flight record by losing their opening four league fixtures without scoring, leaving the Sky Blues rooted to the bottom of the table and still searching for their first points.
Frank Lampard is enduring a disastrous return to the Premier League, as his Coventry City side suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. The Sky Blues remain rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point or goal after four matches, marking a catastrophic start to the campaign for the newly promoted team.
Chelsea may be left to rue a massive missed opportunity in the transfer market as Fermin Lopez continues his sensational rise at Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, who has become a focal point for Hansi Flick, was reportedly available to the Blues last summer, but a deal collapsed over a valuation dispute.
Frank Lampard insisted that Coventry City deserved at least a point following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Despite a resilient performance from the newly-promoted side, a solitary header from Erling Haaland was enough to maintain the champions' perfect start to the season.
The modern takeover eras of Chelsea and Manchester City have reshaped English football, creating a direct transfer pipeline between two Premier League superpowers. Since Sheikh Mansour's arrival in 2008, direct deals between the clubs have generated over 350 million pounds in total player movement history.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard insisted their 3-0 defeat at champions Arsenal will serve as an invaluable learning curve as they adjust to top-flight football. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard sealed a routine victory for the Gunners, but the Sky Blues boss remained upbeat about his side's resilience at the Emirates Stadium.
Frank Lampard exclusively tells GOAL how he has changed since his last Premier League job and why Coventry believe they can defy the odds after 25 years away.
Jose Mourinho once helped to make Frank Lampard the best goalscoring midfielder in world football, but can he repeat the trick with Jude Bellingham? Blancos legend Steve McManaman has explained to GOAL why one England international superstar faces challenges posed by team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior when it comes to emulating another Three Lions icon.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that USMNT striker Haji Wright will miss the start of the Premier League season. Wright has suffered a severe quad injury and could be sidelined for up to three months, ruling him out of the highly anticipated opening match against reigning champions Arsenal on Friday night and disrupting his top-flight debut.
Frank Lampard has opened up on the enduring influence of Jose Mourinho as he prepares to lead Coventry City back into the top flight. The former Chelsea midfielder admitted he still leans on his former mentor for advice as the Sky Blues brace themselves for a challenging opening fixture against champions Arsenal.
AC Milan have firmly rejected a €10 million transfer bid from newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City for midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. New Rossoneri manager Ruben Amorim has personally intervened to block the move, viewing the 30-year-old Englishman as a crucial part of his upcoming tactical project.
Coventry boss Frank Lampard is reportedly plotting an ambitious raid on his former club Chelsea as the Sky Blues prepare for life back in the Premier League. After previously identifying Mykhailo Mudryk as a transfer target, the Stamford Bridge legend has now set his sights on highly-rated defender Josh Acheampong for the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
Frank Lampard should avoid a “very harsh” call at Coventry, Colin Hendry has told GOAL, with the Chelsea legend ready for another shot at Premier League management. A new contract has been signed, on the back of Championship title glory, with a return to the big time being enjoyed in the West Midlands following a 25-year absence.
Frank Lampard and John Terry have opened up on the emotional impact of Jose Mourinho's sudden departure from Chelsea in September 2007. The legendary Stamford Bridge duo revealed that the news left players distraught, shedding light on the profound bond the Portuguese manager built during his first trophy-laden spell in West London.
