A BODY language expert believes Frank Lampard’s time in charge of Coventry City has given the Sky Blues boss a new purpose in life.
Former police officer Darren Stanton, a renowned body language expert and behavioural analyst, analysed Lampard’s body language following the club’s promotion.
And Stanton believes Lampard showed genuine emotions when speaking to Sky Sports after Coventry clinched promotion to the Premier League with a draw at Blackburn Rovers.
Speaking to OLBG, Stanton said: “Coventry City winning promotion to the Premier League is at the pinnacle of everything that Frank Lampard has achieved so far as manager.
“I think that is why he is so emotional. He’s won everything as a player with Chelsea and managed in the Premier League, but the journey he has been on with Coventry makes this mean more to him, and stand higher in his list of achievements.
“He talks about the trials and tribulations the club have been through, and emotionally he has connected with that. This emotion is all genuine.
“He doesn’t just accept the responsibility for himself but wants to pass it on to the team, the players, the staff, and the fans. It’s clear he sees himself as a small part of something bigger.
“These were all authentic emotions from Lampard. The tears in his eyes were real. None of it was for effect or to perform for the cameras. He was actually trying to hold it all back. We could hear it in how his voice was cracking too.”
Stanton, known as the human lie detector, also feels Lampard will remain with the Sky Blues next season owing to the deep connection he has forged with the club.
Stanton added: “Lampard often comes across as quite a humble guy compared to what you might expect from someone with his career.
“But even so this success with Coventry has humbled him further. There is nothing negative about that either. He is deeply passionate about football but now he is also tied on a very deep level to Coventry and their story.
“He might be wanted by other clubs but I don’t think he will be looking to jump ship. I think he feels like he has found something more important at Coventry and he really wants to cement what they have built so far.
“I think Coventry has changed Lampard. He won’t be looking at the next step in his career. Sticking with Coventry is far too important to him. He looks like a man who has found a new purpose in life, and that purpose is Coventry City.”
