Frank Lampard backed for Premier League return amid ‘incredible’ Coventry City impact
Lampard guided Coventry into the play-offs last season, transforming their results when he took charge at the CBS Arena
Frank Lampard has done an “incredible” job at Coventry City and could take them back to the Premier League.
That’s the view of Asmir Begovic, who played under Lampard when he was in charge at Premier League Everton.
Lampard guided Coventry into the play-offs last season, transforming their results when he took charge at the CBS Arena last November.
The Sky Blues bowed out of the play-offs in the semi-finals to eventual winners Sunderland, but Lampard’s side will be among the clubs tipped to challenge for promotion to the Premier League once again when the new campaign kicks off.
“Frank Lampard has done an incredible job with Coventry, he got them into the play-offs and got them so close to the play-off final,” said Begovic, speaking to Fruity King.
“As a player and a person, he always gains immediate respect.
“Players really buy into it but I think in the Premier League he has needed a bit more time to get that across.
“In the Championship he has more leeway and can show his managerial qualities.
“Working with him was a pleasure, I really enjoyed it. From that point of view, it’s great to see him have success.
“I’m not surprised at it. Hopefully, with a bit of luck, maybe he could kick on Coventry again this year and go one step further.”
Coventry have made their first signing of the summer, agreeing a deal for defender Miguel Ángel Brau, subject to international clearance and a work visa.
How much money Coventry City and Leicester City will earn from Sky Sports TV deal in 2025/26
Coventry City and Leicester City are set to meet once more in the 2025/26 Championship campaign.
The two rivals last faced off during the 2023/24 season, with both sides enjoying victories at home.
The Foxes are still waiting on the outcome of their alleged PSR breach, which could result in a minimum 12-point penalty if found guilty.
Meanwhile Frank Lampard’s men will be aiming to bounce back from play-off heartbreak last term and make a charge towards the top six next year.
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How much money Leicester City and Coventry City can expect to receive from Sky Sports TV deal
As both clubs will be competing in the same division, they’ll both be operating under the financial framework of the £935 million five-year broadcasting agreement the Football League have with Sky Sports.
The new deal means that Sky can show all mid-week matches, all Carabao Cup ties and all games on Bank Holidays plus the first and last days of the campaign.
The agreement was worth about £60 million per season more than the previous one and Championship outfits will be about 46 per cent better off.
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