Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is reportedly “closing in” on his next managerial position, which will see him join Wayne Rooney in the Championship.
Ex-England international Lampard last filled a coaching post in May 2023, as he brought a dire second spell in charge of Chelsea to a close having returned to Stamford Bridge for 11 games as interim boss in the wake of Graham Potter’s dismissal.
The 46-year-old has also spent time in charge of Derby and Everton.
According to The Mirror, Lampard is being lined up to take the reins at Coventry – with Sky Blues owner Doug King reportedly eager to bring an “established name” into the CBS Arena.
Coventry are in the market for a new boss after surprisingly parting with former Manchester United striker Mark Robins – who guided the club from League Two and into the Championship play-off final.
Club legend Steve Ogrizovic has told BBC CWR of that big call: “Very few things in football shock me but this is a poor decision.
“It’s not a knee-jerk decision because I think this is planned and Doug King has got a plan in the back of his mind, although what that is I don’t know.”
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Coventry have made an inconsistent start to the 2024-25 campaign, leaving them 17th in the Championship table – level on points with the Plymouth side that are now managed by Lampard’s one-time England team-mate and fellow former Derby boss Rooney.
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