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It was a cathartic scene for Lampard and his club after both endured painful spells in the wilderness.<\/p>\n
Redemption was an emotional moment for Lampard, who wiped away tears of joy after the final whistle.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything I\u2019ve ever done in my career has been a point to prove to be honest. It\u2019s been in me since I was a young player. You are always fighting against something,\u201d he said of answering his detractors.<\/p>\n
The Coventry City team celebrate securing their promotionSource: Getty Images<\/p>\n
For Coventry, the end of their 34-year stay in the Premier League in 2001 triggered a miserable decline.<\/p>\n
The 1987 FA Cup winners crashed into the fourth tier in 2017 and were homeless for three seasons during a legal battle over their stadium.<\/p>\n
They are finally back among English football\u2019s elite thanks to Lampard, for whom being \u201csent to Coventry\u201d has proved far more enjoyable than the quirky British expression meaning \u201cignoring someone\u201d might suggest.<\/p>\n
The Coventry City team celebrate securing their promotion.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
The 47-year-old\u2019s appointment in November 2024 was a gamble by Coventry, given his chequered managerial career to that point.<\/p>\n
It was not a popular move with Coventry fans, but Sky Blues owner Doug King was convinced Lampard had the experience and character required to succeed at a club in need of a fresh outlook after the sacking of long-serving boss Mark Robins.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful,\u201d King said.<\/p>\n
Frank Lampard, Manager of Coventry City, acknowledges the fans as he celebrates securing promotion.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
King\u2019s hunch has paid rich dividends, with Coventry\u2019s promotion banking an estimated \u00a3200 million ($377 million) in increased revenue.<\/p>\n
The road to Premier League riches was paved with pot-holes for Coventry, and Lampard has had a rocky ride of his own to get back to the big-time.<\/p>\n
Lampard knew nothing but success during a glittering playing career with Chelsea, winning 11 major trophies and scoring a club-record 211 goals.<\/p>\n
His managerial career was more humbling, until now.<\/p>\n
Lampard suffered a Championship playoff final defeat with Derby in his first season as a boss in 2019.<\/p>\n
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He was very hands on and emotional, strong tactically and in managing the group. Carlo Ancelotti was very calm and relaxed,\u201d he told Sky Sports recently.<\/p>\n \u201cI am probably somewhere in the middle. I also remember things I did not enjoy and try to learn from them. I aim to stay authentic.\u201d <\/p>\n Less emotional and more willing to delegate than in his early days as manager, Lampard inspired a rapid turnaround that carried Coventry to the playoff semi-finals last term.<\/p>\n Determined to make amends for that near-miss, Coventry were the class act of the Championship this season.<\/p>\n It was vindication of Lampard\u2019s decision to gamble his career with Coventry. \u201cWe came into a bit of an unknown when we arrived in a people carrier 15 months ago,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve fallen in love and this is right up there with what I have achieved. 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