Frank Lampard has been named the EFL Championship Manager of the Season after guiding Coventry City to promotion to the Premier League. The 47-year-old former Chelsea midfielder received the award at the EFL awards on Sunday evening, capping a remarkable campaign for the Midlands club.
Coventry have amassed 86 points with three games remaining, and their promotion was secured with a stunning push that saw them rise from 17th place when Lampard took over 15 months ago. The club, which does not benefit from parachute payments, has achieved automatic promotion with games to spare.
Lampard was not the only Coventry figure honoured; several players were named in the Championship Team of the Season, including goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, defender Milan van Ewijk, and midfielders Matt Grimes and Haji Wright.
Speaking after promotion was confirmed, Lampard said: "It's amazing. I've talked before about the fan base, what they've gone through and all the disappointments... and then now they get this moment. It's a serious, serious football club." He added: "These boys have managed to achieve something pretty unique and absolutely special and incredible. I'm delighted."
Coventry will look to take a step closer to the Championship title when they host Portsmouth midweek, followed by matches against Wrexham and Watford.
