LEGENDARY manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised Frank Lampard’s ‘personality and leadership’ after the Coventry City boss scooped another award.
Lampard guided the Sky Blues to the Championship title this season to end the club’s 25-year exile from the Premier League.
And Lampard won the prestigious Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy to claim the LMA manager of the year award at a ceremony in London.
Lampard won the coveted award, voted for by League Managers Association (LMA) members, and also took the Championship manager of the year prize.
The Sky Blues head coach beat seven other managers to the top prize including departing Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal’s Premier League winning-manager Mikel Arteta.
Lampard also saw off competition from Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Brentford’s Keith Andrews, Lincoln City’s Michael Skubala and Bromley’s Andy Woodman.
Former Manchester United boss Ferguson won a record 13 Premier League titles during a 26-year reign in charge of Manchester United.
The legendary manager also won five FA Cup’s and two Champions League titles and won the LMA’s manager of the year prize on five separate occasions.
And Ferguson praised Lampard’s personality as a manager and expressed his joy when watching the Sky Blues play this season.
LMA committee member Ferguson said: “Many congratulations, Frank, on being named LMA Manager of the Year.
“You should be very proud of what you and your team have accomplished.
“Your personality as a manager and a leader is so clearly defined in how your team has played great football this season, with confidence and self-belief, and I’ve enjoyed watching them.
“I know from speaking with you that you have great humility and, that important quality of a curious mind for learning.
“I’m sure winning this award will mean a great deal to you Frank and I wish you the best of luck in the Premier League next season.”
LMA chair and Celtic interim boss, Martin O’Neill added: “Sincere congratulations to Frank Lampard on a truly outstanding achievement in winning the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for LMA Manager of the Year following an exceptional season.
“His leadership, professionalism and unwavering commitment have set the standard throughout the campaign, and the success he has delivered at Coventry City is a testament to both his vision and his ability to inspire those around him.
“To be recognised by his fellow managers and presented with this accolade is a richly deserved honour, reflecting the significant impact he has made at the club.”
