Former footballer and now broadcaster Ally McCoist has revealed that he would have been very keen to see Frank Lampard take charge of his beloved club, Rangers F.C., before Lampard eventually became manager of Coventry City F.C..
McCoist, who is widely regarded as one of Rangers’ greatest-ever players and remains their all-time leading goalscorer with an impressive 355 goals, enjoyed a hugely successful playing career at the club, winning 10 Scottish Premier League titles. Given his deep connection to Rangers, his opinions on managerial appointments carry significant weight among fans.
Speaking about Lampard’s recent work, McCoist expressed strong admiration for the former England international, praising both his resilience and achievements. He emphasized that Lampard deserves recognition for how he has handled the challenges of management, noting that his journey has not always been smooth. Lampard has faced criticism and difficult spells in previous roles, but McCoist believes he has shown real character by overcoming those setbacks.
McCoist admitted that he had previously wanted Lampard to be appointed as Rangers manager, especially during a period when the club has struggled to regain domestic dominance, having not won the league title since the 2020/21 season. In his view, Lampard could have been a strong candidate to lead the club forward.
Turning his attention to Coventry City, McCoist acknowledged that the team had gone through an inconsistent spell earlier in the season but praised how they have managed to recover and stabilize their performances. He also pointed out that inconsistency has affected several other teams in the league, including Middlesbrough F.C. in recent weeks.
He went on to highlight the impressive performances of other Championship sides, singling out Millwall F.C. for their remarkable form, while also noting the progress of Hull City A.F.C. and Derby County F.C.. Additionally, he described Southampton F.C. as being in exceptional form.
Overall, McCoist expressed his enthusiasm for the competitiveness of the English Championship, describing it as one of the most exciting leagues to watch. He concluded by noting that the race for promotion—particularly the battle for second place—remains wide open and unpredictable, adding to the league’s appeal.
