English Championship club Coventry has named former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard head coach of Championship club Coventry City in a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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Lampard 46), takes over from Mark Robins with the team sitting 17th in the championship, just two points clear of the relegation zone.

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Robins was sacked on November 7, 2024, after seven years as manager. This is the first managerial appointment by club owner Doug King since taking control in January 2023.

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Mark Robins joined Coventry City in 2017 and was sacked primarily due to a poor run of form, with Coventry City sitting 17th in the Championship table after a 2-1 home defeat to Derby County.

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Lampard's new role with Coventry marks his fifth managerial position.

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His previous experience includes leading Derby County, Everton, and two separate spells managing Chelsea.

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Lampard has mostly worked in the media since his poor spell as interim Chelsea manager in May 2023.

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His first game in charge of Coventry City will be a home fixture against Cardiff City on Saturday.

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“I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as head coach,” said Coventry owner King.

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“Frank cut his teeth in the championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful.

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“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad a clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a club are striving to reach.”

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Frank Lampard comes from a footballing family. His father, Frank Lampard Sr., was a West Ham United legend and played as a left-back for England twice. Lampard is also the nephew of Harry Redknapp, another West Ham icon and former manager.

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Lampard's professional journey began in October 1995 when he made his Football League debut on loan at Swansea City. A few months later, in January 1996, he played his first senior match for West Ham United as a 17-year-old in a game against Coventry City.

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His career skyrocketed after he transferred to Chelsea in July 2001 for £11 million. At Chelsea, Lampard became a club legend, making 649 of his total 904 career appearances. Over 13 years at Stamford Bridge, he won 11 major trophies and became Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer with 211 goals.

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