Frank Lampard has been appointed as the new manager of Championship side Coventry City, marking a significant step in his quest to rebuild his coaching career.

The 46-year-old, who has been without a managerial role since his challenging interim spell at Chelsea during the 2022/23 season, now takes charge of a Coventry team sitting 17th in the Championship. His appointment follows the recent dismissal of Mark Robins, who led the club to the FA Cup semi-finals last season.

Lampard has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will debut as manager in Saturday’s home fixture against Cardiff City.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Coventry City owner Doug King stated:
“I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as head coach. Frank’s experience in the Championship, combined with his time managing Chelsea and Everton, equips him with the knowledge and vision to guide our talented squad toward the success we aspire to achieve at the highest level.”

Lampard, Chelsea’s all-time leading goalscorer, has yet to replicate his stellar playing career in the managerial realm. His debut managerial role at Derby County in 2018/19 saw him guide the club to the Championship playoff final, showcasing promise in the league.

He was appointed Chelsea manager in 2019 but was dismissed 18 months later with the team languishing in ninth place in the Premier League. His successor, Thomas Tuchel, went on to win the Champions League in the same season. Lampard’s subsequent tenure at Everton ended after a year in 2023, followed by an interim return to Chelsea, where he managed just one win in 11 matches as the club finished 12th.

Coventry City fans will hope Lampard’s arrival heralds a revival of fortunes for the club as they look to climb the Championship table under his leadership.