Frank Lampard hired to coach Coventry City in English second division

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returns to coaching with Coventry City in the second division, bringing top-level experience.

Ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returned to coaching on Thursday (November 28, 2024) when he was hired to coach Coventry City in the second division.

The 46-year-old Lampard signed a two-and-a-half year contract. Lampard would bring a “clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level," Coventry owner Doug King said.

Lampard has been out of work since June2023, the end of an interim spell in charge of Chelsea.

He previously managed the English Premier League club from 2019-21 and followed that with less than a year at Everton.

He also has experience of the second tier of English football, having begun his managerial career with Derby.

“Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful,” King said.

The move to Coventry is a step down for Lampard, who was considered a rising talent when hired by Chelsea after only one season in management with Derby.