Frank Lampard’s Coventry City side moved another step closer to Premier League promotion and the EFL Championship title
How Frank Lampard really feels about leaving Coventry City for Crystal Palace. Frank Lampard’s Coventry City side moved another step closer to Premier League promotion and the EFL Championship title after a hard-fought 0-0 draw away at Hull City on Easter Monday.
The stalemate may not have delivered fireworks, but it underlined the Sky Blues’ resilience in what has been a remarkable campaign under Lampard. Coventry now sit 12 points clear at the top of the table, ahead of Ipswich Town, Middlesbrough and Millwall, with just five games remaining.
While Ipswich still have two games in hand, the commanding lead has all but secured Coventry’s return to the top flight, capping what many are calling one of Lampard’s finest managerial achievements to date.
Lampard’s success has not gone unnoticed. Crystal Palace are closely monitoring the 47-year-old as they prepare for life after Oliver Glasner, who is set to leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season.
Glasner, who guided Palace to FA Cup success last year, leaves behind a sizeable void, and Lampard has quickly emerged as a leading candidate to take over in south London. Despite the growing speculation, sources close to Lampard suggest that his focus remains firmly on finishing the job at Coventry.
The former England international is believed to be deeply invested in the long-term project at the club, having rebuilt both confidence and identity since taking charge. There is a strong sense of loyalty within the camp, particularly given the backing he has received from players, staff, and supporters throughout the season.
Lampard is said to feel a strong emotional connection to Coventry’s journey and is reluctant to walk away before seeing the club re-establish itself in the Premier League. Promotion alone is not viewed as the end goal—he wants to ensure the Sky Blues are competitive upon their returne. However, the allure of managing in the Premier League again—combined with Palace’s stability and recent success—could yet test Lampard’s resolve.
With the season nearing its conclusion, a decision is expected in the coming weeks. For now, Lampard’s priority remains unchanged: secure the Championship title and complete one of the most impressive managerial turnarounds in recent memory. Whether that success will lead him to Selhurst Park or keep him at the Coventry Building Society Arena is a question that continues to gather intrigue across English football.
