Everton FINALLY confirm Frank Lampard’s sacking hours after Sportsmail broke the story
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Everton FINALLY confirm Frank Lampard has been sacked more than five hours after Sportsmail broke the story as they thank the boss for his service with his coaching staff also departing
Everton have confirmed the sacking of manager Frank Lampard after 357 days in charge.
A statement issued at 8:00 p.m. on Monday confirmed that several members of his coaching staff were also fired.
It comes more than five hours after Sportsmail announced his departure, in which the former Chelsea midfielder said his services were no longer required in a phone call with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri.
Everton have confirmed the sacking of Frank Lampard after just under a year in charge
Everton’s official announcement came five hours after Sportsmail revealed his sacking.
The end seemed inevitable after a bad run that left Lampard on the brink of the abyss. Y sports mail understands that Marcelo Bielsa is Everton’s first option to take over.
Lampard leaves the club 19th in the Premier League and winless since October, with Saturday’s 2-0 loss to West Ham extending its losing streak to 11 defeats in its last 14 games.
The 44-year-old spent Sunday in talks with Moshiri, chairman Bill Kenwright and Kevin Thelwell, Everton’s director of football.
He was aware that appetite for the manager change had increased, but was uncertain what direction the club might take, as some conversations he had with Moshiri centered on his views on recruiting.
Sportsmail has revealed that Marcelo Bielsa is the favorite to take over
The sacking leaves Everton on the hunt for their seventh manager in seven years, with Carlo Ancelotti the only one to leave of his own free will.
It will be a personal blow for Lampard, who is believed to have grown fond of the club and enjoyed living in the North West.
He leaves Goodison Park having won just 12 of his 44 games in charge of the club, losing 23 in that time, leaving him with a winning percentage of 27 per cent.
Former Everton left-back Leighton Baines will train until a new manager is appointed
Everton released an official statement on the sacking at 8pm today, which read: “Everton Football Club can confirm that Frank Lampard has left his role as Senior Men’s First Team Manager today.”
Joe Edwards, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Chris Jones have also left the Club. Alan Kelly will remain as goalkeeping coach.
“Everyone at Everton would like to thank Frank and his coaching staff for their service during what has been a challenging 12 months.
Lampard has won just 12 of his 44 games in charge at Goodison Park and lost 24.
“The commitment and dedication of Frank and his team have been exemplary throughout their time at the Club, but recent results and the current position in the league have forced this difficult decision. We wish Frank and his entire backroom team the very best for his future in the game.
The Club has started the process to secure a new manager and will provide updates on the appointment in due course.
“Paul Tait and Leighton Baines will receive training until a new manager is named.”