Frank Lampard stays a number one contender to turn into Coventry’s subsequent supervisor – because the ex-Chelsea boss eyes return to the dugout

Frank Lampard stays a contender to turn into Coventry’s subsequent boss with the membership hopeful of constructing an appointment by the weekend.

The previous Chelsea and England midfielder is firmly within the ideas of proprietor Doug King although will not be the only candidate, with at the very least one different boss interviewed at the beginning of this week.

King was decided to take his time over the appointment after sacking Mark Robins on November 7. 

Robins had been in control of the Sky Blues for greater than seven years, main them from League Two to inside a penalty kick of the Premier League, and his departure sparked fury amongst supporters.

King was resulting from converse to a combination of British and abroad coaches earlier than making his ultimate choice, although Lampard is now regarded as one in all solely three names within the body.

He can even take recommendation from efficiency director Dr Claire-Marie Roberts and head of recruitment Dean Austin.

Lampard took Derby to inside 90 minutes of promotion through the play-offs in 2018-19, his solely season within the Championship. 

Since then he has had two spells in control of Chelsea, both aspect of a yr at Everton, when he helped them stave off relegation.