Coventry City have completed the club-record permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion following his successful loan spell at the CBS Arena. The 25-year-old played an instrumental role in helping Frank Lampard's side win the Championship title, keeping 17 clean sheets across all 46 league matches last season.
Frank Lampard is reportedly plotting an ambitious move to bring Mykhailo Mudryk to Coventry City as he prepares for life back in the Premier League. The Chelsea legend is keen to provide the Ukrainian winger with a fresh start following the resolution of a lengthy anti-doping saga that kept him off the pitch for nearly two years.
The Football Association (FA) has introduced tougher regulations to combat discriminatory conduct across English football ahead of the upcoming campaign. Under the updated framework, players, managers, and technical staff found guilty of aggravated misconduct will now face an increased minimum suspension of 10 matches to foster an inclusive environment.
Frank Lampard has officially committed his long-term future to Coventry City by signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2029. After guiding the Sky Blues to the Championship title and securing a sensational return to the Premier League, the manager has ended any speculation about his future ahead of their highly anticipated top-flight campaign.
Frank Lampard is, after overseeing promotion into the Premier League at Coventry, being backed to become a contender for the England manager’s top. Ex-Three Lions captain Terry Butcher has told GOAL why he is hoping to see more home-grown coaches compete for that prestigious post, with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney not being ruled out of the equation just yet.
Frank Lampard is close to signing a lucrative long-term contract extension with Coventry City following their sensational return to the top flight. The former England midfielder has transformed the West Midlands club since his arrival, successfully ending their painful 25-year absence from the Premier League by securing the Championship title last season.
The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.
The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.
Danny Murphy has explained to GOAL why Liam Rosenior, on the back of his Chelsea flop, would be “too much of a risk” for Fulham to offer the 41-year-old an immediate return to Premier League management. The former Cottagers star has also assessed the chances of Frank Lampard returning to west London following his promotion-winning heroics at Coventry.
Frank Lampard has been crowned the League Managers Association's manager of the year following a historic campaign with Coventry City. The former Chelsea boss led the Sky Blues to the Championship title, securing their return to the top flight. This incredible achievement earned him a personal message from Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
Haji Wright helped Coventry to promotion in 2025-26, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that the USMNT star may struggle to become a 15-goal Premier League striker. With that in mind, as another transfer window prepares to swing open this summer, could the United States international be the subject of a “big bid” that takes him away from Frank Lampard’s squad?
Coventry have been told that “Phil Foden’s not happening”, as some bold transfer shouts are made on the back of securing promotion into the Premier League, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why Frank Lampard can land big names. The Sky Blues are already in the process of identifying targets that can help them to compete in the big time, with their Chelsea legend boss set to act as a recruitment trump card.
Frank Lampard has transformed his managerial reputation by leading Coventry City back to the Premier League, ending a historic 25-year exile. However, despite the title-winning success, the former England international is already being linked with a shock departure. While many expected a Chelsea return, he is tipped to join another London club instead.
Frank Lampard admits his focus on the summer transfer window could test wife Christine’s patience after leading Coventry City back to the Premier League. The Sky Blues boss says celebrations will soon give way to serious planning as the club prepares for the top flight.
Coventry are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, with GOAL being told why the likes of Aston Villa, Everton and Brighton will struggle to compete with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard on the transfer front. Established top-flight outfits may have more money to spend, but Joe Cole believes a “marquee name” at the CBS Arena will help to attract the kind of talent that may prove out of reach to others.
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.
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.
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