Tag: Coventry City

Lampard Takes Coventry Back to the Premier League After 25 Years

Frank Lampard
April 2026

Frank Lampard has sealed Coventry City’s return to the Premier League after a 25-year absence, with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn enough to secure promotion. Bobby Thomas scored the late equaliser that confirmed the club’s place back in the top flight. Coventry needed only a point and got it in dramatic fashion after Blackburn took the lead. Thomas headed in late to spark huge celebrations among the away fans, capping Lampard’s strong turnaround after taking over in November 2024

Bamford trains with Coventry as options assessed

Patrick Bamford (Free Agent)
October 2025

Following his Leeds exit, Bamford trained with Championship leaders Coventry to maintain fitness, with Lampard offering facilities while clarifying no immediate deal. The 32-year-old, capped once by England, seeks the right role after injury-hit years. Coventry will reassess post-medical data and squad needs before deciding on a short-term contract ahead of the winter window.

Coventry’s Haji Wright told to reject January transfer offers and focus on promotion

Haji Wright (Coventry City)
October 2025

Coventry striker Haji Wright has been urged to reject Premier League approaches in January and continue his prolific Championship campaign under Frank Lampard. The American forward has scored nine goals in eleven appearances this season, propelling Coventry to the top of the table.
Former striker Matt Jansen told GOAL that Wright should “avoid disruption ahead of the World Cup,” praising his maturity and form. Wright credited Lampard for reigniting his career and building confidence in training. Now settled and back in the U.S. national team setup, Wright’s focus remains on securing promotion and a strong pre-World Cup run.

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