Premier League: Chelsea confirms sacking of Head Coach Frank Lampard

Chelsea Football Club have today confirmed the reports of sacking their Head Coach Frank Lampard, after just 18 months of his tenure with the club.

Chelsea’s poor premier league show cost Lampard his job, The Blues are currently holding 9th position in the table with 29 points after completing 19 Games. They are 11 points below league leaders Manchester United.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and Club released official statement on the sacking on their website on Monday. The Statement reads…

“This has been a very difficult decision, and not one that the owner and the Board have taken lightly.

We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as Head Coach of the Club. However, recent results and performances have not met the Club’s expectations, leaving the Club mid-table without any clear path to sustained improvement.

There can never be a good time to part ways with a club legend such as Frank, but after lengthy deliberation and consideration it was decided a change is needed now to give the Club time to improve performances and results this season.”

Roman Abramovich comments on sacking Lampard :

“This was a very difficult decision for the Club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him.

“He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers.

“On behalf of everyone at the Club, the Board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as Head Coach and wish him every success in the future. He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.”

The Club also announced that they will not be making any further comments until such time as a new Head Coach is appointed.