Championship

LAMPARD TELLS AFTER SPARKING

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The LeaguePaper Team
21 December 2025

Star Game
City boss reacts to home fans insults...
By Alex Smith

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Wood 56

JUMPING FOR JOY: Ephron Mason-Clark celebrates giving Coventry the lead
PICTURE: Alamy

FRANK Lampard admitted he was “out of order” after sparking a post-match melee following Coventry City’s draw at Southampton.
Saints fans had showered the Sky Blues boss with abusive chants in the latter stages of the match. And after the full-time whistle, Lampard went onto the pitch and repeatedly gestured to the home supporters, which led to players reacting.
“I was probably...

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