'Lampard is an ambitious appointment' - Ogrizovic

Former Coventry City goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic thinks new Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard is tactically astute

Former Coventry City goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic believes owner Doug King's appointment of Frank Lampard as the club's new head coach is a sign of their ambition.

The former Chelsea and England midfielder has replaced Mark Robins who was sacked earlier this month.

"It's quite an ambitious appointment and I think there'll be substantial funds available to strengthen the squad," Ogrizovic told BBC CWR.

"For Doug King's credibility, he wants to get somewhere near the Premier League, and he sees Frank Lampard as part of that."

Lampard inherits a team currently 17th in the Championship, two points above the relegation zone, and with many fans doubting his ability, but Ogrizovic believes he should be given time to succeed.

"People have to respect the job he has done in football as a player and a manager as well.

"He did really well at Derby in his first job. His first stint at Chelsea was pretty decent, but his Everton experience has tarnished him a bit and the few games he had back at Chelsea."

Frank Lampard's first game in charge is Coventry's home meeting with Cardiff on Saturday, and Ogrizovic is confident he can communicate his ideas to the players.

"We've got a good, bright young manager who I'm impressed with when I hear him summarising on the TV. He's astute, knows the modern game, and will link well with the players.

"He's got a good way of being able to explain things and I'm surprised that hasn't translated into better results, but he hasn't been a disaster. He's had some success, but people tend to look at Everton and the last six or seven games at Chelsea, which is a bit unfair."