Derby County completed appointment of former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as their new manager. It’s a first senior club management job for 39-year-old that binds him to a club for 3 years. Speaking to the Rams website, he stated:
I’ve always wanted to manage a club with a big tradition and history like Derby County, so this is a huge opportunity. I have spent considerable time discussing the role and the club’s objectives with the chairman and board members.
We want to build on the club’s top six finish in the Championship last season, while at the same time bringing through some of the excellent youth and Academy talent we have at Pride Park.
This is my first job as a manager, but I’ve worked closely with some of the best coaches in the game and I’m confident in my own abilities and those of the team around me, including the board. I know it won’t be easy – managing a football team never is – but I’m really looking forward to the challenge ahead.
We suppose it will be a bit tough challenge, so we sincerely wish all the best to Big Frank.
- Derby finished the 2017/18 season at the 6th spot of Championship, losing playoff semi-finals to Fulham
- Lampard has finished his career as footballer in 2017