Frank Lampard is reportedly to become the next permanent Coventry City boss. His career as a manager has yielded mixed results until now.

Frank Lampard is in advanced talks with Coventry City and is close to making his return to management following an absence of almost 18 months.

Frank Lampard is set to be announced as Coventry City's new manager by Thursday, following extensive negotiations with club owner Doug King. The former Chelsea and England midfielder is poised to end his 18-month absence from management after reaching an agreement in principle with the Championship side.

Frank Lampard is set to take the reins at Coventry after owner Doug King took the surprising decision to sack long-serving boss Mark Robins earlier this month

Frank Lampard has agreed his next role in management, with the Chelsea icon set to take on a Championship-level job