Former Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard Appointed Head Coach of Coventry

Coventry City have officially appointed Frank Lampard as the successor to Mark Robins. The 46-year-old, who has previously managed Chelsea, Derby County, and Everton, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to take over as the new head coach of the Sky Blues.

The club statement read: “Coventry City are delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Lampard as the Club’s new Head Coach.

“The 46-year-old has signed a two and a half year contract with the Sky Blues and will take charge of City for the first time this Saturday against Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

“Frank will be supported by two new coaches, Joe Edwards and Chris Jones, who he has worked with extensively previously.

“Lampard has enjoyed an illustrious career in football, both on and off the pitch.

“Frank began his managerial career at Derby County in 2018 and in his first season led the Rams to a 6th place finish and the Championship Play-Off Final.

“That resulted in a move to his former club Chelsea in 2019 as Head Coach. At Stamford Bridge he guided the Blues to a 4th place finish and Champions League qualification, plus the 2020 FA Cup Final.

“He left Chelsea in 2021 and then had a spell as Everton boss from January 2022 to January 2023, before returning to Chelsea as Interim Manager at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

“This followed an illustrious playing career, which saw him represent Chelsea 648 times and score 211 goals – becoming their record all-time goal-scorer.”

Frank Lampard, 46, has taken over as Coventry City’s new head coach with the club currently sitting 17th in the Championship, just two points above the relegation zone. He replaces Mark Robins, who was dismissed earlier this month after seven years in charge.

Lampard’s appointment is the first by Sky Blues owner Doug King since completing his takeover of the club in January 2023. This marks Lampard’s fifth managerial role, following previous stints at Derby County, Everton, and two separate tenures with Chelsea.