Frank Lampard took the Derby County manager’s job in 2018, little more than a year after he had called it a day as a player, and embarked on a management career that sent him hurtling forward – although not to all the places he might have anticipated.

Talks are said to be nearing a conclusion as former Chelsea, Everton and Derby County manager reportedly nearing a move to the Sky Blues

Frank Lampard is in advanced talks with Coventry City and is close to making his return to management following an absence of almost 18 months.

A matter of days ago it seemed cut-and-dry that Frank Lampard would become Coventry City's new manager, but a fresh report claims that may not be the case. According to Tom Collomosse, Lampard is keen to bring in his own backroom staff, something which would be costly for Coventry and at this moment in time, is proving to be a stumbling block.

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Former Everton and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is set to take over at Coventry. Lampard has been out of work since ending his second spell at Stamford Bridge in May 2023 but is the frontrunner to succeed Mark Robins at the Ricoh Arena,

Coventry City are closing in on appointing a new manager, with Frank Lampard described as the clear front-runner to replace Mark Robins in the hotseat. Robins was controversially axed by Sky Blues owner Doug King after seven-and-a-half years at the club, having guided them back to the Championship from the doldrums of League Two.

Frank Lampard is set to be announced as Coventry City's new manager by Thursday, following extensive negotiations with club owner Doug King. The former Chelsea and England midfielder is poised to end his 18-month absence from management after reaching an agreement in principle with the Championship side.