Frank Lampard is known as Coventry City’s new supervisor as the previous Chelsea boss returns to the dugout 18 months after leaving Stamford Bridge

Frank Lampard has been confirmed as the new manager of Championship side Coventry City.

The 46-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Sky Blues who currently sit 17th in England’s second tier. 

Lampard, who has previously managed Chelsea, Everton and Derby County, has not been seen in the dugout in 18 months following his second spell at Stamford Bridge when he replaced Graham Potter at the end of the 2022-23 season on an interim basis. 

Upon appointing Lampard, Coventry owner Doug King said: ‘I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as Head Coach. 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 replaces Mark Robins following his sacking earlier this month, and will be supported by coaches Joe Edwards and Chris Jones, who he has worked with before.

He is set to speak to the media for the first time since taking charge of Coventry on Thursday afternoon. 

Lampard has a mixed record as a manager since taking his first job at Derby in 2018. In his only season at the club, Lampard led Derby to the Championship play-off final but they were beaten by Aston Villa at Wembley as the Rams fell short in their quest for promotion. 

He was subsequently handed the reins at Chelsea after starring at the club as a player for over a decade and secured Champions League qualification in his first season.

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Frank Lampard has returned to management after being appointed Coventry City’s new boss