Frank Lampard is one of 80 applicants to have applied to become manager of EFL club

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Frank Lampard, our Chelsea legend, could be stepping back into management—and this time with Coventry City! Lampard, a true icon who’s given us unforgettable memories at Stamford Bridge, is reportedly in the running for the vacant managerial position at the Championship club.

Coventry City has a massive pool of applicants—80, to be exact—but Lampard’s name among them is causing a real stir.

After hanging up his boots in 2016, Lampard hasn’t stayed away from the touchline for long, managing Derby County and later taking on his beloved Chelsea as head coach.

We know his time in management has had ups and downs, especially with challenging stints at Everton and then back at Chelsea as interim manager. But now, as Coventry owner Doug King has confirmed, Lampard is under serious consideration to take charge of the Sky Blues.

Coventry recently parted ways with their manager Mark Robins after a difficult start to the season, so they’re clearly looking for someone who can bring fresh energy and ideas. And if there’s anyone who understands the game deeply, it’s our very own Super Frank.

Whether he’ll land the job among the 80 hopefuls is yet to be seen, but Coventry fans should be excited at the possibility of bringing in a manager with such a legendary pedigree.

For us Chelsea fans, seeing Lampard back in the dugout would be a fantastic sight, and who knows? Maybe one day we’ll see him back at the Bridge again with even more experience under his belt.