Doug King, the owner of Coventry, has disclosed that Frank Lampard is in the running to succeed Mark Robins as the Championship club's manager. King mentioned that the former Chelsea, Derby County, and Everton coach is one of many candidates vying for the vacant position. He shared with Sky Sports: "We've received a significant number of CVs from highly qualified individuals, including Frank. We haven't made any decisions yet... but we're currently in the international break, so we'll be evaluating all options. We'll determine who makes the shortlist and proceed from there."
Robins was let go last week after seven years at the helm, with Rhys Carr temporarily taking over as head coach until a permanent replacement is appointed. Coventry currently stands 17th in the Championship, just a point above the relegation zone, following a 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Saturday. Lampard has been without a managerial role since his interim stint at Chelsea ended last year, marking his second tenure at the London club where he played 648 times.
During a fan forum at the Coventry Building Society Arena, King acknowledged that he had no successor in mind when he decided to dismiss Robins. "That's not how I operate," he told the supporters during the hour-long meeting. "The next appointment is crucial. I can't risk us getting relegated. No one expected Birmingham to be relegated, but it happened," King stated, as reported by BBC Coventry and Warwickshire (CWR). "You might argue this was a big mistake. But I had to act," King added. "Sometimes a tough decision is necessary. I have a lot of respect for Mark Robins. We've had some great moments together – but this decision had to be made."
King, who assumed control of Coventry in January 2023, also revealed that the departure of Adi Viveash, Robins' long-time assistant, in July was the former manager's choice, not his. King further commented: "They worked well together. But relationships can end. They parted ways, but I supported the manager."
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