Frank Lampard, Chelsea’s First English Manager Since 1996

DBasia.news –  Chelsea has appointed club legend, Frank Lampard, as the team’s new manager. Not yet starting a coaching career at Chelsea, Lampard has already broken a record.

While still playing, Frank Lampard has defended Chelsea for 13 years. Precisely since moving from West Ham in 2001 before leaving Manchester City.

After retiring, Frank Lampard has handled the Derby County. Only one season with The Rams, Lampard was immediately appointed as Chelsea manager.

Apparently, the appointment has made Frank Lampard set a record at Chelsea. For the first time in 23 years, the Blues were handled by a native English manager.

The last English manager to handle Chelsea is Glenn Hoddle. Like Frank Lampard, Hoddle also played for the Blues.

Glenn Hoddle became Chelsea’s manager for three years. Precisely in the period 1993 to 1996, after having having played the role of the player manager.

During his time with Chelsea, Glenn Hoddle’s achievements lead the Blues to the 1993-1994 FA Cup final. Unfortunately they lost to fellow London team, Arsenal.

Thanks to the success of handling Chelsea, Glenn Hoddle was appointed as England coach. Hoddle led the Three Lions to the 1998 World Cup.

Since then, no English manager has been trusted by Chelsea. Which means, Frank Lampard also became the first British manager in the era of Roman Abramovich.