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Frank Lampard: New Derby manager's arrival reignites promotion hopes
Frank Lampard’s arrival at Derby should reignite the Rams’ promotions dreams once more, according to fans of the Midlands club.
Former BT Sport pundit Lampard, 39, was announced as Gary Rowett’s replacement on Thursday morning.
Rowett, now in charge at Stoke, took the Championship side to a sixth-place finish before being beaten in the play-off semi-finals by Fulham.
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Yahoo editor and Rams fan Chris Parsons, who produces Derby County podcast Steve Bloomer’s Washing, believes Lampard’s arrival is an ‘exciting’ appointment for the club.
He said: “Derby have worked their way through several managers in recent seasons, and the appointment of unproven Lampard is certainly a bold move by owner Mel Morris.
“Although Lampard has no managerial experience, he’ll be expected to fill a team with young talent and ideally challenge for the Championship play-offs once again.
“Being managed by a recently-retired Premier League legend will thrust Derby into the national spotlight – but such is Lampard’s standing the game, that most fans (except those who support Forest) appear want him to succeed.
“Whatever happens, Lampard’s arrival has captured the imagination of Derby’s fanbase again after play-off disappointment and the departure of Gary Rowett, and could herald a new era of excitement at Pride Park.”
‘Brave and a gamble – but it could work’
Frank Lampard new manager at @dcfcofficial – what a great appointment. Good luck to him (apart from against his old team #swans!) #Rams
— Jamie Donald (@jamiedonald) May 31, 2018
Always liked and respected Frank Lampard, best of luck to him, hope he does well for them and can (at last) get the Rams promoted!
— Jamie (@FrizerTizer) May 31, 2018
Appointing Frank Lampard would be brave and a gamble – for him and #dcfc. But if he shows even a fraction of the focus and work ethic he had as a player, there's every chance it could work. pic.twitter.com/RJFB132Ydp
— Steve Bloomer's Washing (@SteveBloomerPod) May 29, 2018
‘Exciting times ahead’
I'm not usually in favour of clubs appointing big name ex players with no experience but I just have a feeling that Frank Lampard is going to be a superb appointment for Derby County. I know he's been doing all the right things in terms of preparation
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) May 31, 2018
Good luck to Frank Lampard and the talented Jody Morris at Derby County…Exciting times ahead at Derby
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) May 31, 2018
Got some huge news following gerrard and lampard moving into management after being brilliant pundits on bt I’ve decided to ,,,, stay as a pundit
— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) May 31, 2018
