Frank Lampard has been linked with succeeding Mark Robins as Coventry City manager but Jamie Carragher believes he could face the same issues as Wayne Rooney at Birmingham City

The Sky Blues are back in action on November 23 when they host Sheffield United, in what will be a challenging fixture, as Chris Wilder’s men are currently second in the table, whilst Coventry languish in 17th, just one point above the relegation zone.

Coventry City manager news from CoventryLive as reports claim short list drawn up and interview process starting for Mark Robins' successor

Coventry owner Doug King has confirmed that Frank Lampard has applied for the club's vacant manager's job after Mark Robins' sacking.

Former EFL striker turned pundit Sam Parkin has raised doubts that Frank Lampard will be brought in to replace Mark Robins at Coventry City, having been touted as a potential successor to the 53-year-old.

TalkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan discusses the possibility of Frank Lampard succeeding Mark Robins at the CBS Arena

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COVENTRY OWNER DOUG King has revealed that Frank Lampard is a contender to replace Mark Robins as the next Sky Blues boss. King said the former Chelsea, Derby and Everton boss is among a large number of interested parties in the vacant post.