Let’s Be Frank! Chelsea Legend Named As New Derby County Manager

Let’s Be Frank here… Lampard has landed his first job in management!

Former Chelsea and England midfielder, Frank Lampard has been appointed as manager of Championship side Derby County, who Derby finished sixth in the second tier last season but lost in the play-off semi-finals to Fulham. “I’ve always wanted to manage a club with a big tradition and history like Derby County, so this is a huge opportunity,” said Lampard who replaces Gary Rowett after he left to join fellow Championship side Stoke. “I have spent considerable time discussing the role and the club’s objectives with the chairman and board members.”

39-year-old Lampard retired from international football in August 2014, and he further turned down several lucrative club offers to announce his withdrawal from professional games on February 2 2017, to pursue his dream of becoming a manager. Lampard continued: “This is my first job as a manager, but I’ve worked closely with some of the best coaches in the game and I’m confident in my own abilities and those of the team around me, including the board. I know it won’t be easy – managing a football team never is – but I’m really looking forward to the challenge ahead.” Lampard capped 106 times by England, and he made 649 appearances for Chelsea and is the club’s record goalscorer with 211 goals.

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