Is Lampard the right choice? Fans have their say

It is fair to say that Coventry's decision to appoint Frank Lampard as successor to the departed Mark Robins has proved pretty controversial, particularly among the Sky Blues support.

The former Chelsea and England midfielder, now 46, takes over with the club 17th in the Championship table, two points above the relegation places.

The Sky Blues job will be Lampard's fifth in management, following spells at Derby County, Everton and two stints with Chelsea, the most recent ending in May 2023.

Judging by some of the comments from fans underneath our story, many of you are fearing the worst after this appointment.

Cuddle: Coventry fans absolutely do NOT want this appointment and never have. Slap in the face from the new owner who knows nothing about football.

Andre: That's Coventry down then. Ridiculous decision to sack Robins and appoint a far worse coach.

Me: This has got the Birmingham Rooney situation all over it. When will these owners ever learn?

Michael: Absolutely terrible appointment. Given this job based on his name, not his managerial ability or record. Always had a soft spot for Coventry, and was hoping they might get back up into the Premier League in the not too distant future. With this development they are more likely to be back in League One.

It is not universal negativity, mind. There are some fans, particularly from the east midlands, who have fond memories of Lampard the manager.

Darren: People disrespect him but they completely forget he took Derby to the Championship play-off final, he also got Chelsea into the Top Four whilst they had a transfer ban. He’s not as “awful” as everyone makes him out to be, he’s a lot better than Rooney, put it that way!

Samthompson: I really like the guy and hope he does well, but I fear it's just another massive error in sacking a solid manager for a big name. I feel for Coventry fans as I do not expect this to end well, but I hope it does for everyone's sake.

Richard: Lampard cannot be blamed for the decision to sack Robins. Now he has to succeed but don’t judge him on Everton, because of the other issues that have hampered the club for so long. Derby was ok so hope it works out. But what is success - with the parachute payments to other clubs, habitually in or near the play offs maybe realistic??

Eaststand: Speaking as a Derby fan I would say that Lampard is a far better manager than Rooney. Lampard produced an entertaining team at Pride Park and was unfortunate to come up against a Villa side containing Grealish, McGinn, Abraham and Mings in the play-off final.

And finally, a reminder that managers may come and go, but the club is always the most important thing.

Number132: Just to remind you, it's Coventry City, not "Frank Lampard's Coventry" or any such nonsense!