Chelsea legend Frank Lampard hasn’t been able to swing in his managerial career until now. “After his two stints in the manager’s chair at Stamford Bridge and a disaster for Everton, many were convinced that he should find something else to do.
But as manager of Coventry City, he has blossomed. – Yesterday they won again at The Coventry Building Society Arena, this time against Millwall. Coventry lead the Championship with 58 points, 8th point above Ipswich. Now “everyone” is talking about a return for Coventry to the Premier League, the last time they were at the top level in England was the 2000/2001 season where they finished in 19th place and were relegated.
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Crystal Palace see Frank Lampard as a possible replacement for Oliver Glasner, who is definitely not in charge of the London club next season. Whether Lampard will take a new job now that he has finally succeeded as manager.
Crystal Palace are considering Lampard
The coaching situation at Crystal Palace is uncertain. One thing is certain: Oliver Glasner will not be coaching the club next season.
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Whether the Austrian will have to be replaced this summer or even earlier will likely depend on the manager’s mood and the team’s results, after Glasner opened the door to an early departure last week. Now Frank Lampard is being mentioned as a possible candidate to take over the manager’s post at Crystal Palace. Talksport reports that the former Chelsea player is seen as a popular option within Palace.
Lampard currently coaches Coventry City, who top the Championship.
Other candidates for the coaching job at Palace mentioned by the channel are Getafe’s José Bordalás and Rayo Vallecano’s Iñigo Pérez.
