Frank Lampard returns as Chelsea manager until the end of the season

Frank Lampard mural at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge
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Frank Lampard has been officially confirmed as Chelsea's new caretaker manager until the end of the season.

The news comes as a surprise despite days of speculation and rumours about the move, with FourFourTwo reporting on the possibility after Lampard was spotted at Stamford Bridge for the match against Liverpool on Tuesday.

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Conor Pope
Online Editor

Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.

He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.