Coventry City have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach after sacking Mark Robins.

John Eustace had been tentatively linked with the Sky Blues vacancy but it's the former Chelsea and England international who will take the reigns.

Lampard has signed a two and a half year contract in the Midlands and will take charge of their match against Cardiff City this weekend. Rovers lost 3-0 at the CBS Arena last month and welcome Coventry to Ewood Park on January 21 next year.

“I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as Head Coach," owner Doug King said.

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"Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this League to be successful.

“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad a clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a Club are striving to reach.” 

Hull City is now the only vacancy in the division after Tim Walter was sacked on Tuesday. Robins is, unsurprisingly, the early favourite to take that post though it's unclear if he'd want to jump straight back into management.