England legend Lampard backed for Premier League job

 Frank Lampard has been backed to take over at another Premier League club after rebuilding his managerial career at Coventry City.

Coventry were 17th in the Championship when Lampard was appointed at the end of November to replace long-serving Mark Robins.

The Sky Blues were just two points above the relegation zone when Lampard took over but the England and Chelsea legend oversaw a brilliant second-half to the season.

Coventry soared up the table to finish fifth in the Championship and reach the play-offs.

Their semi-final clash against Sunderland appeared to be heading for penalties before the Black Cats scored a dramatic winner in injury-time to reach the final, which they won 2-1 against Sheffield United.

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Lampard’s impressive stint at the Midlands club comes following disappointing spells at Everton and his beloved Chelsea.

The 46-year-old was sacked by Chelsea after 18 months in charge at the start of 2021 and then had a poor spell as caretaker manager at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Before that Lampard had a disappointing stint in charge of Everton which lasted less than a year and ended with the Toffees second from bottom in the Premier League.

Emmanuel Petit believes Lampard ‘learned a lot’ from his time in charge of Chelsea and Everton and insists he is now a ‘better manager’.

World Cup winner Petit even believes Lampard would be a suitable candidate to manage Brentford following Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham.

Thomas Frank's open letter to Brentford fans

To everyone associated with Brentford Football Club.

The time has come for me to move on. But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters.

I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one.

For my family and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be part of such a special community – it’s an experience and adventure that we will cherish for life. So, thank you.

Whatever we have achieved, we have achieved together, and our success is built on unity, spirit, courage and ambition at every level of the club and amongst the fans.

Everybody has contributed, and every contribution has been invaluable. I am not just leaving a football club, I am saying goodbye to friends whose support through good and bad times I will carry with me always.

I would like to say a special word of thanks to Matthew Benham. His trust and friendship have meant so much and the fact he gave me a chance in English football means I will always owe him a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Matt.

So, while this is a goodbye, I hope the relationships I have built with everybody will be lasting ones and, of course, we will meet again in the wonderful world of football.