Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has led the Sky Blues to an incredible start to the Championship season and has opened up on his WhatsApp communication with his players
Frank Lampard has admitted his presence in his Coventry City players’ WhatsApp group would be the “last thing they need.” The Sky Blues manager has guided the Championship outfit to a remarkable start to the campaign.
They sit top of the table by three points after a 12-match unbeaten streak. Boasting a staggering plus-25 goal difference, Lampard‘s men added to that tally with their 3-1 victory over 10-man Watford on Saturday, securing their sixth consecutive triumph.
The second tier pace-setters have laid down a statement this term regarding their Premier League aspirations, with the Chelsea icon targeting the first promotion of his managerial career.
The 47-year-old has established himself as a supporters’ favourite at the Coventry Building Society Arena following his appointment last November, and it was earlier this month when he discussed his approach to communicating with his squad.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Lampard was questioned about whether he featured in a WhatsApp group with his players, responding: “I am not in the players’ WhatsApp group. I’m the last thing that they’ll need.”
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He did disclose though that he has a system in place for occasions when he wishes to deliver a message to the entire squad. “I get sometimes fallout chat about what was in the WhatsApp group the night before from players [and] somehow it manages to get back to me occasionally, but the last thing they need is me,” he continued.
“I will sometimes forward on or have my messages forwarded onto the players, talking about pre-season or end of season, keeping them in check, telling them what I’m wanting but day-to-day, it’s not for me.”
After Saturday’s victory, Lampard told BBC Radio CWR that supporters should savour the moment whilst it lasts. He said: “Six wins, 12 unbeaten but don’t get used to it like it is nothing. We can improve for sure but we need to continue. As easy as you go on these type of runs it can go on the reverse. We have to control it and keep working.”
The Hornets remained dangerous throughout despite being reduced to 10 men before the break, something Lampard acknowledged whilst singling out goalkeeper Carl Rushworth for particular praise following his outstanding performance.
He added: “It was a difficult game against good opposition with lots of pace, lots of transition threat and lots of quality. If you’d offered me that (3-1) this morning against Watford I would have taken it so I’m happy.
“Carl Rushworth made some great saves for us. That is what he is there for and it is great to see a continuation of his form. We did a lot of damage in the first half but they are a counter attacking team.
“We had to be a bit careful in how we played but we had to take the sting out of the game. We want to win games. If you get loose against good opposition they are dangerous.”
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