Lampard says he has received 'flattering' managerial offers since Chelsea sacking
Chelsea dismissed Lampard, after only 18 months in charge in January, following a run of five defeats in eight Premier League games that left them in ninth place
Published : Apr 10, 2021 10:57 IST
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard revealed he had received some "flattering" offers to return to management since being dismissed by the London side in January, but added he would wait until the right opportunity came by.
"I've had some opportunities that have come up in the last six weeks, two months, that have been flattering but not the right thing," Lampard said in a question-and-answer session ahead of this month's London Football Awards in support of Willow Foundation.
"The opportunities weren't quite right but I think about it. It would be something I'm keen to do, at the right time, at the right place," he added.
Sackings part of this job
Lampard's wife Christine gave birth to his fourth child - the couple's second - last month, and the former Derby County boss said he hoped to ease back into management.
"It was certainly the time for me to take a step out, having been managing for 2-1/2 years full pelt and having the family situation," Lampard said.
"Nobody wants to lose their job and come out of the game you love, but at the same time ... when you go into this career, this will happen, no matter how good you think you are or whatever circumstances you are in," the club record goal-scorer added.
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Chelsea dismissed club great Lampard after only 18 months in charge , following a run of five defeats in eight Premier League games that left them in ninth place. His replacement , Thomas Tuchel, has lifted the team to fifth.
Lampard has since been linked by the British media with the job of coaching the England Under-21 side, as well as posts from Premier League side Crystal Palace and Scottish outfit Celtic.