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Coventry Metropolis proprietor Doug King has confirmed that Frank Lampard is among the many candidates being thought of for the pinnacle coach place after final week’s departure of supervisor Mark Robins.
Talking at a Followers Discussion board on the Coventry Constructing Society Enviornment, King addressed the significance of the upcoming appointment and shared that quite a few purposes had been acquired.
In an interview with Sky Sports activities, he revealed that former Chelsea and England star Lampard is among the many candidates.
He stated: “We’ve acquired an enormous quantity of CVs from high-quality individuals, of which Frank is one.
“We’ve achieved nothing on that course of. Clearly, we’re within the worldwide break. We’ll be assessing all the things.”
King added that they’ll quickly create a shortlist of potential candidates for additional consideration.
🚨🏴 Coventry Metropolis are closing in on a deal to rent Frank Lampard as their new supervisor, studies @GraemeBailey! 🧠 pic.twitter.com/mnfhv8FpOT
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Lampard, who final managed as caretaker at Chelsea till the top of the 2022-23 season, has prior expertise within the Championship, having led Derby County to the play-off last in 2019.
He’s presently the bookmakers’ favorite for the position, with different potential candidates together with former Coventry striker Robbie Keane, who just lately coached within the Indian Tremendous League and at Maccabi Tel Aviv, and ex-Coventry midfielder Lee Carsley, presently accountable for England forward of Thomas Tuchel’s arrival.
Wycombe Wanderers supervisor Matt Bloomfield can be reportedly on the radar, though he has not been approached instantly.
Following Robins’ departure, Coventry introduced that the brand new head coach would function inside the membership’s up to date construction.
For now, Rhys Carr, the joint first-team coach, has been named caretaker supervisor.
Carr led the crew to a spirited 2-2 draw with Sunderland after trailing 2-0 and can proceed on this interim position till a everlasting head coach is appointed.
Coventry’s subsequent match is about for November 23 in opposition to Sheffield United, who presently maintain the second spot within the standings.
