Lampard secures LMA manager of the year accolade following Coventry City’s Championship triumph

Frank Lampard has been named the League Managers Association manager of the year, securing the Sir Alex Ferguson award for his role in guiding Coventry City to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League. The honour, which is voted for by managers throughout the leagues and considers both success and available resources, was presented to Lampard by England manager Thomas Tuchel.

Coventry City finished the season 11 points clear at the top of the table, marking their return to the top flight for the first time since the 2000-01 season. The Sky Blues were the Championship’s highest scorers with 97 goals in 46 games and conceded the fewest goals in the division, a defensive record that underpinned their dominant campaign.

During the presentation, Tuchel read out a letter of support from Sir Alex Ferguson, who praised Lampard’s tactical approach. Ferguson stated that Lampard’s Coventry side plays "great football with confidence and belief" and wished them luck in the Premier League next season.

The award is widely regarded as the most significant individual honour in Lampard’s coaching career. His managerial path has included stints at Derby, Everton, and two spells at Chelsea, where he also spent 13 years as a player. He was sacked after 18 months in charge at Chelsea in 2021, though he later returned as a caretaker, and previously oversaw an escape from relegation during a brief tenure at Everton.

Other LMA award winners included Mikel Arteta for the Premier League award, Andree Jeglertz for the Women’s Super League, Michael Skubala for League One, Andy Woodman for League Two, and Karen Hills for WSL2. Additionally, Steve Bruce and Martin O’Neill were inducted into the LMA Hall of Fame for reaching 1,000 games as managers.