Frank Lampard’s history-making run as Coventry boss is brought to abrupt end

Frank Lampard's history-making start to life with Coventry City came to an abrupt end against a familiar team.

The Sky Blues were beaten 2-0 by Lampard's former side - Derby County - in a bitter blow to their recent momentum.

Under Lampard, Coventry had been on a run of five wins in a row and nine wins from their last 10 matches.

That was an achievement that they had only previously managed in September 1954 when they were in the Division 3 South.

That meant that their recent form was officially declared their best-ever run of results, however that has now come to an end at Pride Park Stadium.

Matt Clarke and Marcus Harness got the goals for Derby, a crucial double in their battle to avoid relegation.

The Rams have now recorded back-to-back wins having beaten John Eustace's old club, Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at the weekend.

It's the first time that Derby have recorded back-to-back wins in the Championship since September.

Victory for the Rams puts them just one point from safety in the Championship table with nine matches remaining.

As for Coventry, they remain in the top six as a result of their incredible recent run.

Lampard will be desperate to get the Sky Blues into the play-offs after taking charge of the club in November with the club 17th in the second division.

Of course the Chelsea legend has previous with the play-offs, having led Derby to the Play-Off Final in 2019 only to be beaten by Aston Villa at Wembley.

After mixed spells with Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League, Lampard had been hoping to rebuild his managerial reputation at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Despite their defeat to Derby, Lampard's record is pretty impressive.

Since replacing Mark Robins in November he has led Coventry in 22 matches, winning 12, drawing four and losing six.