Crystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage to become their head coach after his successful spell at Lens. Andoni Iraola was also considered but is in discussions with Liverpool. Frank Lampard was also an option but compensation fees were a deterrent.
Crystal Palace are in talks to appoint Pierre Sage as their new head coach after his successful spell at Lens. Andoni Iraola was a preferred option but is in discussions with Liverpool. Frank Lampard was also considered but compensation fees were a deterrent.
Frank Lampard wins LMA manager of the year after guiding Coventry to Premier League promotion
Millwall’s Championship playoff curse continues. It is now four times they have come within touching distance of reaching the promised land of the Premier League only to fall at the semi-final stage. After defeats in 1991, 1994 and 2002, this one will be especially hard to take given that Alex Neil’s side finished 10 points clear of Hull, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion on the final day. But on a night when Millwall were heavy favourites to make it to Wembley, instead it was Mohamed Belloumi who stole the show for Sergej Jakirovic’s side with a stunning opening goal before fellow substitute Joe Gelhardt rubbed their noses in it.While the only silver lining for Millwall’s supporters is that it looks like they will get the chance to renew acquaintances with West Ham, whom they last played in 2012, Hull become the first team to finish sixth and reach the playoff final since Frank Lampard’s Derby in 2019 and will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds against whoever they face. Continue reading...
Millwall’s Championship playoff curse continues. It is now four times they have come within touching distance of reaching the promised land of the Premier League only to fall at the semi-final stage. After defeats in 1991, 1994 and 2002, this one will be especially hard to take given that Alex Neil’s side finished 10 points clear of Hull, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion on the final day. But on a night when Millwall were heavy favourites to make it to Wembley, instead it was Mohamed Belloumi who stole the show for Sergej Jakirovic’s side with a stunning opening goal before fellow substitute Joe Gelhardt rubbed their noses in it.While the only silver lining for Millwall’s supporters is that it looks like they will get the chance to renew acquaintances with West Ham, whom they last played in 2012, Hull become the first team to finish sixth and reach the playoff final since Frank Lampard’s Derby in 2019 and will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds against whoever they face. Continue reading...
The Championship season reaches a dramatic conclusion with promotion spots and playoff places on the line, while the Premier League sees intense competition for European qualification and a fight to avoid relegation.
Frank Lampard has guided Coventry City to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League after 23 years away, but faces a summer of uncertainty over his future. The 47-year-old has attracted interest from Crystal Palace and Fulham, with both clubs seeking new head coaches. Coventry owner Doug King has expressed confidence Lampard is happy at the club but acknowledged rival clubs may come with substantial offers. Lampard has just over 12 months remaining on his contract and has yet to hold extension talks, though he has stated he is fully committed to preparing the club for Premier League survival.
Chelsea secured a spot in the FA Cup final after defeating Leeds 1-0, with Enzo Fernández scoring the winner. The victory comes shortly after the departure of head coach Liam Rosenior, with interim boss Calum McFarlane now set to face Manchester City in the final.
Coventry City chairman Doug King has moved to ease fans' concerns over head coach Frank Lampard's potential departure to Chelsea, saying the manager is in a "happy place" after guiding the Sky Blues to Championship title and Premier League promotion for the first time in over 25 years. Lampard, who earned the point guaranteeing promotion at Blackburn before the 5-1 win over Portsmouth, has been linked with a third stint at Chelsea following Liam Rosenior's sacking. King admitted links were inevitable in football's "merry-go-round" but emphasized Lampard's emotional connection to Coventry.
