Coventry's Lampard named LMA manager of the year
Frank Lampard has been awarded the League Managers Association manager of the year for his successful season with Coventry City. Under his leadership, Coventry won the Championship title and secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in over two decades. The award, presented by England manager Thomas Tuchel, recognizes Lampard's ability to lead his team to play confidently and effectively throughout the season.
- ▪Coventry finished 11 points clear at the top of the Championship.
- ▪Lampard's team scored 97 goals and had the best defense in the league.
- ▪The award is voted on by managers and considers both success and available resources.
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Coventry's Lampard named LMA manager of the yearImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Frank Lampard's Coventry lost to Sunderland in last year's play-off semi-final but recovered to win the 2025-26 Championship titlePublished16 minutes agoFrank Lampard has been named the League Managers Association manager of the year after guiding Coventry back to the Premier League.Lampard's Sky Blues finished 11 points clear at the top of the Championship to clinch the title and return to the top flight for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
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