Celtic supporters are keen to see a change in their dugout amid Lampard’s departure
Frank Lampard may be dominating the headlines, but many Celtic fans are keen to see a managerial exit of their own in the near future.
Supporters have spent months calling for Neil Lennon to leave the club, but despite exiting three cup competitions by Christmas and falling 23 points behind Rangers there is no sign of him vacating the premises.
The likes of Eddie Howe and Rafa Benitez have been linked with the Celtic job, but Lennon remains in place.
Like Lennon, Lampard was regarded as a club legend due to his midfield feats as a player. Unlike Celtic, however, Chelsea have acted in a ruthless manner and prioritised results on the pitch over the manager’s reputation.
Since news of Lampard’s sacking emerged on Monday morning, numerous Celtic supporters have drawn a comparison between the two cases.
These Celtic fans are clearly eager for their club to follow Chelsea’s example.
In a statement confirming Lampard’s departure, Chelsea said: “This has been a very difficult decision, and not one that the owner and the Board have taken lightly.
“We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as Head Coach of the Club. However, recent results and performances have not met the Club’s expectations, leaving the Club mid-table without any clear path to sustained improvement.
“There can never be a good time to part ways with a club legend such as Frank, but after lengthy deliberation and consideration it was decided a change is needed now to give the Club time to improve performances and results this season.”
As reported by Sky News, Lampard is set to be replaced by former PSG and Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel.
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