Frank Lampard: The former midfielder has his first job in management
Frank Lampard: The former midfielder has his first job in management

Frank Lampard handed 6/1 Derby County challenge as club's new manager


Sky Bet Championship club Derby County have named Frank Lampard as their new manager.

The 39-year-old Chelsea legend has signed a three-year deal at Pride Park and replaces Gary Rowett, who left for Stoke earlier this month.

A three-time Premier League title winner with Chelsea, Lampard will be hoping to translate success from his playing career into the dugout.

Sky Bet have priced up a selection of Lampard specials for 2018/19, including 6/1 to win promotion with the Rams in 2018/19, 16/1 to secure the title.

A four-time FA Cup winner, Derby can be backed at 150/1 to win the trophy at Wembley next term.

"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," he told Derby's official website.

"I know it won't be easy - managing a football team never is - but I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead.

"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."

Rowett led the Rams into the play-offs at the end of last season only for Fulham to overturn a first leg deficit in their semi-final clash before going on to beat Aston Villa at Wembley.

Lampard will now be charged to do better than that and take Derby back to the top flight for the first time since 2008, when the club was relegated with just 11 points.

"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," added Lampard.


Frank Lampard specials for 2018/19 (via Sky Bet)

  • Still to be Derby manager for the last league game - 1/4
  • Not to be Derby manager for the last league game - 11/4
  • Not to be Derby manager on Christmas Day 2018 - 6/1
  • To win promotion for Derby - 6/1
  • To win the Championship - 16/1
  • To win the FA Cup - 150/1
  • To sign John Terry in a playing or coaching role - Evens

Click here to see the list in full from the online bookmaker, along with more manager specials...


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Odds correct as of 0950 BST 30/05/18

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