Coventry's Lampard named LMA manager of the year

Frank Lampard was named League Managers Association manager of the year after guiding Coventry back to the Premier League. Coventry finished 11 points clear at the top of the Championship to win the title and return to the top flight for the first time since the 2000-01 season. Lampard previously managed Derby and Everton and had two spells at Chelsea. He received the Sir Alex Ferguson award, which is voted for by managers across the leagues and considers success and available resources. Thomas Tuchel presented the award and read a letter from Ferguson praising Coventry’s confident, belief-driven football. Other nominees included Keith Andrews, Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Andoni Iraola, Pep Guardiola, Michael Skubala, and Andy Woodman. Additional awards went to Andree Jeglertz for the Women’s Super League, Arteta for the Premier League, Skubala for League One, Woodman for League Two, and Karen Hills for WSL2. Steve Bruce and Martin O’Neill were inducted into the Hall of Fame after reaching 1,000 managerial games.

"Frank Lampard has been named the League Managers Association manager of the year after guiding Coventry back to the Premier League. Lampard's Sky Blues finished 11 points clear at the top of the Championship to clinch the title and return to the top flight for the first time since the 2000-01 season. The former England midfielder, who has previously managed Derby, Everton and had two spells in charge at Chelsea, was presented with the Sir Alex Ferguson award by England manager Thomas Tuchel."

"The award, named after the former Manchester United manager, is voted for by managers throughout the leagues and takes into account success and the resources available. Tuchel read out a letter from Ferguson, who said Lampard's Coventry play "great football with confidence and belief". "I have enjoyed watching you. Best of luck in the Premier League next season," he added."

"Brentford's Keith Andrews, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Aston Villa's Unai Emery, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, Lincoln City's Michael Skubala and Bromley's Andy Woodman were also shortlisted. Manchester City's Andree Jeglertz won the Women's Super League award after leading them to the title. Arteta, who led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years, won the Premier League award while Lampard also took the Championship equivalent."

"Skubala, who won League One with Lincoln, took the award for the third tier and Woodham won the League Two award after he led Bromley to the title. The WSL2 award was taken by Karen Hills, who led Charlton to the WSL for the first time. Steve Bruce and Martin O'Neill were inducted into the Hall of Fame after each reaching 1,000 games as a manager."

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