Frank Lampard appointed as new Coventry City head coach as he is set to replace longtime boss Mark Robins at the top.
Frank Lampard is the new Coventry City head coach, the club confirmed. He will take charge of the Championship club on a 2-and-a-half year deal.
He is Sky Blues owner Doug King’s first new hire since completing his takeover in January 2023, succeeding long-time manager Mark Robins, who was fired earlier this month after seven years in command.
After stints at Derby County, Everton and Chelsea, Lampard will be taking his sixth managerial position at Coventry.
Since his previous position as Stamford Bridge’s temporary manager ended in May 2023, he has mostly worked in the media.
On Saturday, Lampard will play his debut game as Sky Blues manager at home against Cardiff City.
“I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as head coach,” said Coventry owner King.
“Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful.
“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a club are striving to reach.”
Lampard is the son of Frank Senior, a former West Ham United star and two-cap England left-back. He is also the nephew of Harry Redknapp, a former manager and another Hammers legend.
Lampard made his Football League debut in October 1995 while on loan at Swansea City. In January 1996, at the age of 17, he played his first senior match for West Ham against Coventry.