Frank Lampard has finally landed his first role since the end of his chastening second spell at Chelsea, but the backlash to him landing the Coventry job is harsh

The opportunity at Coventry represents Lampard's best chance at a relatively normal job — it's one he needs to take

Newly appointed Coventry City manager Frank Lampard said he was ready to prove the doubters wrong after joining the Championship side on Thursday.

Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been announced as the new manager at Championship side Coventry City, and he could look to return to his former club ahead of the January transfer window.

Frank Lampard joins the Sky Blues after a disastrous spell at Chelsea where he oversaw one win and eight defeats. That was preceded by an awful period as Everton manager.

Ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returned to soccer on Thursday when he was hired to coach Coventry City in the second division. The 46-year-old Lampard signed a 2 1/2-year contract. Lampard would bring a “clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level,” Coventry owner Doug King said.

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returns to coaching with Coventry City in the second division, bringing top-level experience.

The Coventry job will be Lampard's fifth in management, following spells at Derby County, Everton and two stints with Chelsea. He has worked largely in the media since his last role, as interim manager at Stamford Bridge,

Frank Lampard has been appointed as manager of Championship side Coventry City, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returned to soccer on Thursday when he was hired to coach Coventry City in the second division. The 46-year-old Lampard signed a 2 1/2-year contract. Lampard would bring a "clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level,