Frank Lampard. Photo: Getty ImagesChelsea has dismissed manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge. Former Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel is the favourite to replace Lampard, British media reported. Lampard, a former midfielder who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League and is the club's record scorer, becomes the 12th Chelsea manager to be fired since Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich took over in 2003. "Absolutely staggering decision from Chelsea to sack Frank Lampard," Owen said.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 25, 2021 19:41 UTC