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Graham Westley: Frank Lampard is better for hard times

Those who know Frank Lampard will describe him as a level-headed, thoughtful, clever, educated and knowledgeable football man.

Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard applauds the fans after his side’s 3-1 victory over Sheffield United

Those who know Frank Lampard will describe him as a level-headed, thoughtful, clever, educated and knowledgeable football man.

Every football person simply has to respect his incredible midfield goalscoring and trophy-winning achievements. There is no option around that.
Some will say that his arrival at the top table of football management was, nonetheless, too quick.
That may be so and he’ll no doubt be disappointed with his spell in charge at Everton.
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Twelve wins in 44 games is not a statistic that he’ll hold dear. Then one win in 11 games back at Chelsea will have been a real...

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