US EditionFrank Lampard: Starting post-match melee at Southampton was 'out of order'
Lampard admitted his actions were 'out of order' after being taunted by Southampton fans during a heated 1-1 draw that included a contentious red card and penalty appeal.
- Frank Lampard approached St Mary's after full-time and admitted he was "out of order" after repeatedly gesturing at home supporters, sparking a melee following Coventry's 1-1 draw at Southampton.
- Claiming frustration over officiating, he said `I was probably emotional` and felt `allowed to have a little moment` after his players' effort, while disputing a penalty call involving Haji Wright and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
- Jay Dasilva's dismissal left Southampton a player down after 85 seconds and Nathan Wood headed Southampton level while Carl Rushworth made key saves denying Finn Azaz and Ryan Manning during pressure, with 23 shots and seven on target.
- Lampard insisted he 'has no issue with their players or fans' and would shake hands with anyone associated with the club, adding he was proud of his players despite the heated post-match events.
- Looking at the bigger picture, Frank Lampard said the league atmosphere and post-match culture can be 'quite a bit of fun' with emotion on every side, adding he got 'hyped up' after stick from the Northam End.
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Soccer-Coventry manager Lampard says he was out of order after Southampton melee
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Coventry City manager Frank Lampard said he was out of order after sparking a confrontation with Southampton players by repeatedly gesturing towards their fans at the end of Saturday's 1-1 draw in the Championship. Read full story
Frank Lampard's Fiery Sideline Exchange | Sports-Games
Frank Lampard's Fiery Sideline Exchange In a charged post-match moment, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard faced a heated exchange with Southampton players, following a 1-1 Championship draw. The celebrated former England and Chelsea player took the pitch, engaging with the home fans whose chants targeted him in the match's closing minutes.Lampard acknowledged his emotional response, admitting it was 'out of order' but justified his public disp…
Southampton and Coventry drew (1:1) in the 22nd round of the Championship.
He recognizes him himself, he "does not hide his emotions." On Saturday, when his Coventry team had won a point on Southampton's lawn in Championship (English D2), Frank Lampard let himself be carried away. When he entered the lawn after the final whistle, he expressed his rage at the opposing supporters with an ironic thumb and a dark look.This gesture triggered a collective fight. Brazilian Leo Scienza first came to express his way of thinking…
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