On July 4th, 2019, Chelsea Football Club announced that Frank Lampard had been appointed as their new manager until the end of the 2019/20 season. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the club’s history as Lampard is the first former player to manage the team since the legendary Gianluca Vialli in 2000.
Lampard is a club legend, having made 648 appearances for Chelsea between 2001 and 2014. During his time at the club, he scored an impressive 211 goals, making him the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. He won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups and one Champions League trophy during his time at the club.
His managerial career began in 2015 when he was appointed manager of Derby County. In his first season in charge, he led the team to the Championship play-off final, where they eventually lost to Aston Villa. Despite this setback, Lampard was praised for his work with the team and was subsequently appointed manager of Chelsea in 2019.
The appointment of Lampard has been met with widespread approval from Chelsea fans. Many feel that Lampard’s knowledge of the club and his passion for the team will help him to succeed in his new role. His appointment also signals a shift in the club’s approach to player recruitment, with Lampard looking to promote young players from the academy rather than relying on expensive signings from other clubs.
It remains to be seen whether Lampard will be able to replicate his success as a player at Chelsea as a manager. However, his appointment has been met with optimism from fans and it is clear that he will be given every opportunity to succeed in his new role. With Lampard at the helm, Chelsea fans can look forward to an exciting 2019/20 season and beyond.
