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.
Coventry City have broken their transfer record for the third time this summer after completing the £26m signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from Nordsjaelland. Frank Lampard's side continue to heavily bolster their squad following promotion from the Championship, with the 20-year-old international committing to a long-term contract.
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.
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.
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.
'Golden Generation'. Football has Adam Crozier, the former chief of the Football Association, to blame for the term, after he famously dubbed the England team as such following their 5-1 battering of Germany in a World Cup qualifier in Munich. It was a remarkable performance, but also a potentially catastrophic turn of phrase.
The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.
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.
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.
