The one-time Reds icon spoke on how the Rams – Forest’s rivals – can move on in case manager Frank Lampard leaves Pride Park.
Stan Collymore has sought to reassure Derby County fans amid Frank Lampard’s reportedly imminent departure by describing Nottingham Forest’s rivals as a “huge catch” for up-and-coming coaches and players alike.
Derby were subject to an approach for Lampard this week from Chelsea, the club where he rose to legendary status as a player, and have allowed him to speak with his former side in a deal which would see them reportedly earn £4million in compensation.
The Sun went on to report that the Blues have got their man, who will start work next week at Stamford Bridge on a £16.5million, three-year contract, though as of early Friday morning there has been no official communication from either club.
Derby owner Mel Morris gave Lampard his managerial bow and the retired England international impressed in his debut season in the dugout, leading the East Midlands club to the Championship playoff final and also registering some good wins in the cups.
Collymore, who enjoyed a fruitful stint at the City Ground in the mid-1990s, talked up his former side’s local rivals on Twitter as a club that does not and will not have any problems in attracting top talent either in the dugout or on the pitch, which suggests that even if Lampard does up sticks, they will be alright in finding a more than suitable replacement.
Former Birmingham City boss Garry Monk, former West Bromwich Albion manager Darren Moore and Aberdeen coach Derek McInnes are believed to be three names under consideration, as is Queens Park Rangers assistant manager John Eustace, as reported by the Daily Mail.
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