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Coventry Chairman King Shrugs Off Reports Linking Lampard with Chelsea ...

King said Lampard is in a happy place after Coventry won the Championship, while Chelsea links grow after Liam Rosenior's dismissal.

  • On Thursday, Coventry City owner Doug King expressed hope that Frank Lampard will remain at the club, stating the manager has found a "happy place" amid speculation linking him to Chelsea's vacant managerial position.
  • Chelsea's managerial role became available on Wednesday following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior, who lasted only three months after a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat.
  • Lampard, the 47-year-old manager, recently guided Coventry City to the Championship title, achieving a first promotion to the top flight in 25 years during his 18-month tenure.
  • King acknowledged the "merry-go-round" of football management, stating he cannot control future bids for the coach, though he emphasized Lampard's deep emotional connection to the city.
  • Former Sky Blues player Tim Sherwood warned Lampard against excessive loyalty, noting the squad requires "surgery" to survive in the Premier League next season.
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Coventry Telegraph broke the news in Coventry, United Kingdom on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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