Frank Lampard has been announced as the new manager of Coventry City

Frank Lampard has been appointed as the new head coach of Coventry City, marking an exciting new chapter for both the club and the renowned former footballer. The 46-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, bringing with him a wealth of experience, alongside his trusted coaching staff Joe Edwards and Chris Jones, with whom he has previously worked.

In a heartfelt statement on the club’s website on his first day in the role, Lampard expressed his deep connections to Coventry City: “I grew up in an era where Coventry were very successful, and to be given the role of head coach is a huge deal for me.” This statement illustrates his admiration for the club’s history and his commitment to re-establishing its stature in English football.

Lampard acknowledged the significant contributions of former manager Mark Robins, who had been at the helm for almost eight years. Under Robins, the club achieved notable success, including promotions from League Two to the Championship, alongside memorable cup runs, such as reaching the FA Cup semi-finals last year and the play-off final in 2022/23. Lampard noted, “The work that Mark [Robins] did, and the work Doug King is doing at the top of the club, it’s an ambitious club which wants to move forward and I want to help as much as I can.”

The decision to part ways with Robins was, as Lampard described, a deliberate process of seeking a new direction for the club. “There was a lot of speculation over a couple of weeks but it’s important to say it was a clear process of the club trying to find the right way forward. I’ve had conversations with the owner and the important people at the club,” he stated, underlining the methodical approach taken by the club’s leadership.

With his managerial experience, particularly from his previous stints at Chelsea and Derby County, Lampard has developed a clear coaching philosophy. He remarked on how his experiences over the last four or five years have shaped his approach: “I’ve got my idea of how I work, how I coach, the experience of that over the last four or five years.”

Coventry City currently sits in 17th position, and Lampard’s appointment comes at a crucial time to help steer the club towards a more promising future. The fans and players alike will be looking forward to his leadership and vision as they embark on this new journey together. Lampard’s ambition to elevate the team and reconnect with the local community will be central to his mission as they aim to reclaim their place among the top tiers of English football.