Coventry City have announced the hiring of former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as their new manager, three weeks after the surprise sacking of Mark Robins

Frank Lampard is close to being announced as Coventry City's new manager after concluding negotiations with club owner Doug King following the sacking of Mark Robins

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Though there remain some hurdles to be cleared, Lampard is edging towards a comeback in management, more than a year after his short-term spell at Chelsea ended.