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‘We’re In Difficult Situation’ – Lampard Cries Out

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3 months ago

February 2, 2026

Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, has said that his team is going through a tough time after seeing their lead at the top of the Championship narrowed in recent weeks.

The Sky Blues lost 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers, but they remained at the top of the league, tying on points with second-place Middlesbrough.

Lampard’s team was 10 points ahead when they beat Boro in November, but since then, Coventry has not won any of their last seven away matches, and that lead has disappeared.

“What we need to do right now is stay positive and focus on the next one. We’re in a tough situation, and it’s really clear that things are difficult right now, but we’re at the top of the league,” Lampard told BBC Radio.

“We know the gap is gone now, so it’s a race from here on, and we have to pick ourselves up very quickly.”

Lampard’s team took the lead with a header from Josh Eccles. Then, goals from Richard Kone and Nicolas Madsen helped the hosts secure a memorable win.

This comes after they had been beaten 7-1 by Coventry earlier this season.

The former Chelsea midfielder and manager added, “We didn’t handle the messy parts of the game well. We lost a few second balls, got into some duels, and ended up getting punished for it.

“It’s a great goal, a fantastic header from Josh, and a nice ball from Rudy. The feeling was that on this pitch against a tough opponent, it was going to be a hard match, and before that, the game wasn’t really decided yet, so scoring that goal to take the lead is really good and makes us look a bit stronger.

“But again, when there’s a mess in the game and the second balls and balls are dropping and we don’t handle them, they end up going behind us and we get late on some things, and then we get punished.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.

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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival

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5 days ago

April 30, 2026

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.

Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.

“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.

He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.

“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.

The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.

Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.

Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.

“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.

He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.