Phillip Cocu replaces Frank Lampard at Derby County
5 years, 6 months ago

Phillip Cocu replaces Frank Lampard at Derby County

The Hindu  

Phillip Cocu has been appointed as Frank Lampard's successor at Derby County, the Championship club has confirmed. Lampard was officially unveiled as Chelsea's new manager on Thursday, following an impressive debut season in management with Derby last term. And Derby has now announced Lampard's replacement, with former PSV and Fenerbahce coach Cocu handed a four-year contract at Pride Park. "We are delighted to welcome Phillip as our new manager," Derby executive chairman Mel Morris told the club's official website.

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Frank Lampard hired to coach Coventry City in second division
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1 month, 1 week ago

Frank Lampard hired to coach Coventry City in second division

Associated Press  

Ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returned to soccer on Thursday when he was hired to coach Coventry City in the second division. Lampard would bring a “clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level,” Coventry owner Doug King said. The move to Coventry is a step down for Lampard, who was considered a rising talent …

Lampard blasts Chelsea flops for dropping their ‘standards’
1 year, 7 months ago

Lampard blasts Chelsea flops for dropping their ‘standards’

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard took a swipe at Chelsea’s underachieving stars as the departing caretaker boss claimed standards have slipped at Stamford Bridge. “The standards of the collective for a club like Chelsea have to be at the maximum or you won’t be physically competitive enough, or you won’t be able to play at a high level. Any top team has to …

Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea future ahead of Mauricio Pochettino confirmation
1 year, 7 months ago

Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea future ahead of Mauricio Pochettino confirmation

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Frank Lampard has revealed he will not stay …

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager until end of season
1 year, 9 months ago

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager until end of season

Associated Press  

In a wild season of comings and goings at Chelsea, Frank Lampard’s out-of-the-blue return to Stamford Bridge is among the most improbable of the lot. It will be Lampard’s second spell as Chelsea manager — he was fired in January 2021 after 18 months in charge and replaced by Thomas Tuchel — and said it was an “easy decision” to …

Frank Lampard is set to take over at Chelsea as interim manager
1 year, 9 months ago

Frank Lampard is set to take over at Chelsea as interim manager

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard has agreed to make a stunning return as Chelsea manager for the rest of the season following an extraordinary day on which the club also held talks with Luis Enrique about taking over in the summer. Frank Lampard was in attendance as Chelsea drew 0-0 with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Lampard had a breakthrough in talks with the …

Everton appoints Frank Lampard as new manager
2 years, 11 months ago

Everton appoints Frank Lampard as new manager

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard will get another shot as a Premier League manager after being hired by Everton on Monday. He achieved Champions League qualification in his first season at Stamford Bridge by securing a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, but was fired midway through last season with Chelsea in ninth place and its defensive record particularly concerning under Lampard. More …

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists it's nothing personal with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists it's nothing personal with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard insists there is nothing personal between him and Jurgen Klopp but admits fierce personal rivalries come with the territory at those clubs who compete for the biggest prizes. The pair became embroiled in a touchline row at Anfield in July, when Lampard warned Liverpool not to get 'too arrogant' and Klopp hit back with jibes about Chelsea's lavish …

Frank Lampard knows how to outclass Jose Mourinho... 10 things we learned from Premier League action
4 years, 10 months ago

Frank Lampard knows how to outclass Jose Mourinho... 10 things we learned from Premier League action

Daily Mail  

The Premier League once again treated spectators to twists and turns galore, with plenty of drama ensuring that the race for Europe and the battle against relegation will head right down to the wire. Frank Lampard has bettered Jose Mourinho on three occasions following Saturday's result Jose's siege mentality may be doing more harm than good Following Tottenham's limp defeat …

Frank Lampard reiterates desire to sign new striker
4 years, 11 months ago

Frank Lampard reiterates desire to sign new striker

The Hindu  

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reiterated he is in the market for a new striker as he is still unsure about the full extent of Tammy Abraham's ankle injury. "The good news is he hasn't fractured anything - we were worried about a hairline fracture," Lampard said at Friday's pre-match news conference ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie with …

Lampard: Chelsea in talks with Willian over new deal
5 years ago

Lampard: Chelsea in talks with Willian over new deal

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard has hailed "low-maintenance" Willian and revealed the forward is in talks with Chelsea over a new deal. The 31-year-old scored twice in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, taking his tally to four goals and three assists in the Premier League this term. Willian has been used in 17 of Chelsea's 18 Premier League games this …

Chelsea news: Frank Lampard relishing UEFA Super Cup clash against Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
5 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea news: Frank Lampard relishing UEFA Super Cup clash against Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Daily Mail  

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has revealed that he is relishing the chance to test himself against Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is eager to test himself against Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp The 41-year-old, who impressed as Derby boss last season, is full of admiration for Klopp and is looking …

Chelsea news: Frank Lampard keen to mark Premier League debut with win over Manchester United
5 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea news: Frank Lampard keen to mark Premier League debut with win over Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard hopes to emulate Jose Mourinho's successful start as Chelsea manager by securing a positive result against Manchester United. Mourinho lifted the Premier League trophy three times across two spells at Stamford Bridge after beginning his initial tenure with a 1-0 home success against United 15 years ago following a goal from Eidur Gudjohnsen. Eidur Gudjohnsen scored as Jose …

Derby boss tight-lipped on mooted Rooney player-coach role
5 years, 5 months ago

Derby boss tight-lipped on mooted Rooney player-coach role

The Hindu  

Derby manager Phillip Cocu refused to speculate on reports former England captain Wayne Rooney could be set to join the club as a player-coach. Rooney, who is England’s all-time leading goal-scorer, is under contract with MLS club DC United until 2021 but there was talk of a move to Derby ahead of their 2-1 win over Huddersfield. We’re working on …

Derby County confirm Wayne Rooney will join as player-coach in January
5 years, 5 months ago

Derby County confirm Wayne Rooney will join as player-coach in January

The Telegraph  

Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in a player-coach role at the start of next year, the club have confirmed. Telegraph Sport revealed on Monday that the former Manchester United and England captain was poised to make a sensational return to English football in a dual role with Derby working under Cocu. Dressed in a grey tracksuit and baseball cap, …

EFL Championship: Newly-appointed Derby County boss Philipp Cocu looks to build on Frank Lampard's foundation
5 years, 5 months ago

EFL Championship: Newly-appointed Derby County boss Philipp Cocu looks to build on Frank Lampard's foundation

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48-year-old Philipp Cocu played at the highest level with Barcelona and the Netherlands, winning more than 100 caps, and won the Eredivisie title with PSV Eindhoven three times as a manager London: New Derby boss Phillip Cocu says he has no reservations about taking a job outside of the Premier League as he seeks to build on the work done …

EFL Championship: Derby County announce Phillip Cocu as new manager following Frank Lampard's departure to Chelsea
5 years, 6 months ago

EFL Championship: Derby County announce Phillip Cocu as new manager following Frank Lampard's departure to Chelsea

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The 48-year-old Cocu arrives at Pride Park after leaving Turkish club Fenerbahce last October, following a disappointing stint which lasted only 15 matches. Derby County have appointed former PSV Eindhoven boss Phillip Cocu as manager on a four-year contract, the Championship club said on Friday. Cocu will be joined by his long-term assistants Twan Scheepers and Chris van der Weerden …

Premier League: Frank Lampard's appointment as Chelsea head coach prompts sense of cautious optimism in face of adversity
5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Frank Lampard's appointment as Chelsea head coach prompts sense of cautious optimism in face of adversity

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Whether intentionally or not, Frank Lampard possesses all the tools required to navigate Chelsea out of the quagmire they currently find themselves waist-deep in, and that is most obvious when you compare him to his predecessor Long before Maurizio Sarri jumped the ship and made his way to pastures new, Chelsea were foundering, seemingly destined for another one of those …

'Immensely proud' Frank Lampard targets trophies at Chelsea
5 years, 6 months ago

'Immensely proud' Frank Lampard targets trophies at Chelsea

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard vowed not to let past glories blur his focus on bringing fresh success to Chelsea after returning to the club as head coach. Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: "It gives us great pleasure to welcome Frank back to Chelsea as head coach. Derby owner Mel Morris, meanwhile, wished Lampard success after taking up a "huge opportunity" at Stamford …

Premier League: Chelsea replaces Maurizio Sarri with Frank Lampard
5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea replaces Maurizio Sarri with Frank Lampard

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard has been named Chelsea's new head coach to replace Maurizio Sarri, returning to the club where he spent 13 years as a player. The Rams granted the Premier League outfit permission to speak to Lampard, 41, last week and excused their manager from the first two days of pre-season training to avoid a long-running saga. Chelsea has reportedly …

The story of Frank Lampard's first season in management
5 years, 6 months ago

The story of Frank Lampard's first season in management

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard has secured a return to Stamford Bridge as manager of Chelsea. May 31, 2018 – Sixteen months after hanging up his boots, Derby announce the appointment of Lampard as manager, his first managerial role, on a three-year deal. Frank Lampard has impressed in his first managerial role at Derby over the past 12 months That concludes Frank Lampard’s …

Frank Lampard to skip Derby training
5 years, 6 months ago

Frank Lampard to skip Derby training

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard has been excused from reporting back for pre-season training with Derby County as he continues to thrash out a deal with Chelsea. Former Blues midfielder Lampard was given permission to speak to Chelsea last Tuesday as the Premier League club seek a replacement for Maurizio Sarri, who has joined Juventus. A club statement read: "Derby County Football Club …

Premier League: Derby County excuses Frank Lampard from pre-season training to complete talks with Chelsea
5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Derby County excuses Frank Lampard from pre-season training to complete talks with Chelsea

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Derby County have excused manager Frank Lampard from the start to the Championship club’s pre-season training programme with the former midfielder expected to complete a return to Chelsea. London: Derby County have excused manager Frank Lampard from the start to the Championship club’s pre-season training programme with the former midfielder expected to complete a return to Chelsea this week. “Derby …

Frank Lampard to Chelsea: Derby owner hopes deal falls through
5 years, 6 months ago

Frank Lampard to Chelsea: Derby owner hopes deal falls through

The Hindu  

Derby County owner Mel Morris is holding out hope that Frank Lampard will remain in charge of the club next season, but said it is inevitable his manager will be appointed by Chelsea at some point. READ | Gerrard aware of Derby speculation amid Lampard's expected Chelsea switch Frank Lampard became a #OnThisDay 18 years ago. Asked if he would …

Premier League: Derby free up Frank Lampard to begin negotiations with Chelsea for vacant managerial position
5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Derby free up Frank Lampard to begin negotiations with Chelsea for vacant managerial position

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Lampard is Chelsea’s record goalscorer after netting 211 goals from midfield between 2001 and 2014 at Stamford Bridge, where he won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and Europa League in a 13-trophy haul London: Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea as the club’s new manager edged closer on Tuesday as Derby said they had granted permission for the Premier …

Steven Gerrard 'rejects offer to take over at Derby' if Frank Lampard leaves
5 years, 6 months ago

Steven Gerrard 'rejects offer to take over at Derby' if Frank Lampard leaves

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard has reportedly rejected an approach from Derby County to potentially take over as first team manager if Frank Lampard makes the move back to his former club Chelsea. Steven Gerrard has reportedly rejected an approach from Derby to potentially become boss Gerrard remains committed to Rangers after signing a four-year contract just a year ago Gerrard does not …

Chelsea step up chase for Derby boss Frank Lampard after Maurizio Sarri's Juventus appointment
5 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea step up chase for Derby boss Frank Lampard after Maurizio Sarri's Juventus appointment

Daily Mail  

Chelsea will now step up their hunt for a manager after Maurizio Sarri's exit. Club hero Frank Lampard is lined up for a fairytale return, despite concerns over whether the opportunity has come too soon in his fledgling managerial career. Chelsea will step up their hunt for a new manager after Maurizio Sarri joined Juventus Derby, who Lampard took to …

He faces a host of problems if he returns as boss... can Frank Lampard shine in the new Chelsea era?
5 years, 6 months ago

He faces a host of problems if he returns as boss... can Frank Lampard shine in the new Chelsea era?

Daily Mail  

For 16 years Chelsea have talked about this moment. If he is named as Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will face a host of problems With Jody Morris, Lampard’s assistant at Derby and former Chelsea Under-18 manager, set to return as first-team coach and Didier Drogba potentially part of the team, there is an unmistakeable sense of getting the old gang …

Derby eager to tie manager Frank Lampard to new contract amidst interest from Chelsea
5 years, 6 months ago

Derby eager to tie manager Frank Lampard to new contract amidst interest from Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Derby are understood to have opened talks with Chelsea target Frank Lampard over a new managerial contract to keep him with the Rams. Pride Park bosses appear determined not to let Lampard leave for former club Chelsea without a fight, and will offer him improved terms in a bid to ward off Stamford Bridge interest. Derby are eager to tie …

Derby will NOT stand in Frank Lampard's way when Chelsea offer him manager's job
5 years, 6 months ago

Derby will NOT stand in Frank Lampard's way when Chelsea offer him manager's job

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard is set for an emotional return to Chelsea as the club prepare to formally offer him the manager’s job. Derby will not stand in Frank Lampard's way when Chelsea offer him the manager's job The former midfielder is a club icon at Stamford Bridge and is set for emotional return Current Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is set to …

Chelsea move to seal Frank Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge as manager
5 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea move to seal Frank Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge as manager

Daily Mail  

Chelsea will seek formal talks with Derby manager Frank Lampard as they try to bring a swift conclusion to their search for Maurizio Sarri's successor - but the Championship club will demand a hefty £4m in compensation. The notion of bringing club legend Lampard back to the club has gained significant support from within Chelsea the hierarchy, knowing the return …

Derby owner Morris unsurprised by Lampard Chelsea links
5 years, 7 months ago

Derby owner Morris unsurprised by Lampard Chelsea links

The Hindu  

Derby County owner Mel Morris is not concerned by reports linking manager Frank Lampard to Chelsea. Blues great Lampard won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Europa League while at Stamford Bridge, but he has made his first steps into management with Derby. "Frank's always going to be linked with Chelsea," Morris told BBC Radio Derby. Lampard …

Frank Lampard will speak with Derby owner amid Chelsea speculation
5 years, 7 months ago

Frank Lampard will speak with Derby owner amid Chelsea speculation

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard has placed talk of the Chelsea job to the side but admitted he will speak with Derby owner Mel Morris whatever the outcome of Monday's Championship play-off final. Chelsea are interested in bringing Lampard back to the club as manager if Maurizio Sarri departs after the Europa League final, with Juventus emerging as a potential destination for the …

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