Coventry were 17th when he joined a year ago. Now they are top of the table, unbeaten and scoring three goals per game
By WhoScored
A year ago Frank Lampard was out of work, his reputation was bruised after difficult spells at Chelsea and Everton, and Coventry were 17th in the Championship, just two points above the relegation zone. Few would have predicted that a manager searching for redemption and a club looking for direction would come together and produce one of the most complete teams in English football.
As we go into the October international break, Coventry are the only unbeaten professional side in English football. They are the top scorers in the Championship with 27 goals and they have the third best defensive record in the division, having conceded just seven goals in their first nine games. If anything, they seem to be getting better; they have won their last three matches 3-0, 4-0, and 5-0. Under Lampard, Coventry have become one of the most balanced and clinical teams in the league; he has turned relegation candidates into promotion challengers.
Continue reading…Coventry were 17th when he joined a year ago. Now they are top of the table, unbeaten and scoring three goals per gameBy WhoScoredA year ago Frank Lampard was out of work, his reputation was bruised after difficult spells at Chelsea and Everton, and Coventry were 17th in the Championship, just two points above the relegation zone. Few would have predicted that a manager searching for redemption and a club looking for direction would come together and produce one of the most complete teams in English football.As we go into the October international break, Coventry are the only unbeaten professional side in English football. They are the top scorers in the Championship with 27 goals and they have the third best defensive record in the division, having conceded just seven goals in their first nine games. If anything, they seem to be getting better; they have won their last three matches 3-0, 4-0, and 5-0. Under Lampard, Coventry have become one of the most balanced and clinical teams in the league; he has turned relegation candidates into promotion challengers. Continue reading…
