Chelsea legend Frank Lampard favourite to land shock new Championship job

Chelsea icon Frank Lampard is favourite to become the next permanent Coventry City manager.

Coventry announced the shock departure of Mark Robins on Thursday. The decision comes after the Sky Blues were beaten 2-1 at home by Derby County on Wednesday night.

Robins had been in charge of the Sky Blues since 2017 and oversaw the resurrection of the club from the depth of League Two to winning League One. The club were close to being promoted to the Premier League and winning a second FA Cup final.

A statement by the club read: "Mark masterminded and built several team over that time that outperformed their budget, outperformed their infrastructure and brought back a playing style, credibility and belief to our City that had been lost and eroded over many years. These achievements will never be forgotten by those who witnessed such deeds and the broader community that once again began to rekindle their affection for our Club.

"There is no doubt that Coventry City today would not be where it is today without the inspired actions of Mark and his team. The Club is well aware that this is a difficult moment after over seven very successful years at the helm and this decision is not taken lightly."

Robins left Coventry in 17th place in the Championship after just four wins in their 14 games so far this season. He was the longest-serving manager in the second tier.

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Now Sky Bet has placed Lampard as the favourite to take over at the CBS Arena at 1/1. Meanwhile, Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield is placed at 4/1 as the second favourite while former England interim manager Lee Carsley sits third at 5/1.

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt is also in with a chance of being given the role on a full-time basis, sitting at 7/1. Robbie Keane, the former Tottenham striker is placed at 10/1.

Elsewhere, Alan Sheehan and David Wagner are both placed at 14/1 and Steven Schumacher is at 20/1. Other names include Gary Rowett (25/1) and John Eustace (25/1).