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Lampard Admits He Was 'Out of Order' for Sparking Melee

Frank Lampard admitted his post-match celebration at St Mary's was out of order after Coventry's 1-1 draw, amid disputes over refereeing decisions, including a denied penalty.

  • Following the match at St Mary's, Coventry manager Frank Lampard admitted he was out of order after celebrating toward the home supporters, sparking a melee.
  • Lampard said `I was probably emotional` and admitted he was hyped by his players and allowed himself a celebratory moment on the pitch.
  • The match saw Ephron Mason-Clark give Coventry the lead, Jay Dasilva get sent off, and Nathan Wood equalise, while Southampton finished with 23 shots but only seven on target and Carl Rushworth made key saves.
  • Hostility in the stands grew as Saints fans showered Lampard with chants insulting him and referencing Steven Gerrard, while match contributors said `Not every game came be shake hands and smile` and `We live for this game to be emotional`.
  • Highlighting refereeing, Lampard pointed to Haji Wright being bundled by Taylor Harwood-Bellis, saying `The striker gets bundled over from behind by the defender. It's a penalty and a red card.
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Southampton and Coventry drew (1:1) in the 22nd round of the Championship.

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Frank Lampard: Starting post-match melee at Southampton was 'out of order'

Frank Lampard has admitted he was "out of order" after sparking a post-match melee following Coventry's 1-1 draw at Southampton.

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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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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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