Frank Lampard: Everton appoint ex-Chelsea manager to replace Rafael Benitez

EPL 2022: Frank Lampard: Everton appoint former Chelsea boss as new manager to replace Rafael Benitez.

Frank Lampard became Everton's leading candidate after a board meeting and interviews on Friday night to decide Rafael Benitez's successor; 'Everton is a unique club,' says Lampard; Duncan Ferguson and Vitor Pereira were also interviewed during the final round of talks



Former England midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed Everton manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 43-year-old replaces Rafael Benitez, who was sacked earlier this month after one win in 13 games.

It is Lampard's first job since he was sacked by Chelsea a year ago with Thomas Tuchel taking his role.

Lampard's first match in charge will be Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Brentford at Goodison Park.

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Frank Lampard, Quotes, Interview, conference, talks after joining the Everton New Manager. 

Lampard, who arrived at Everton's Finch Farm training ground on Monday ahead of completing his move, said:

"It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club.

"I'm very hungry to get started. After speaking to the owner, Chairman and the Board, I very much felt their passion and ambition. I hope they felt my ambition and how hard I want to work to bring it together.

"You can feel the passion Everton fans have for their club. That will be hugely important. As a team - the competitive level that the Premier League brings and the position we are in the table - we certainly need that. It's a two-way thing.

"I think Everton is a unique club in that you can really understand what the fans want to see. The first thing they want is fight and desire and that must always be our baseline.

"My first message to the players will be that we have to do this together. We'll try to do our job and I know the fans will be there backing us."

Everton owner, Farhad Moshiri, said:

"I am really delighted that Frank has joined us. He is an impressive young man and off the pitch. He has played at the very highest level of the game and has football in his blood.

"He impressed us all greatly during the thorough interview process and we're all ready to give him all of our support as he looks to give the team an immediate boost."

Everton's next fixtures, February Schedule dates, kick-off times, Watch Live Stream.

February 5: Brentford (H) - FA Cup

February 8: Newcastle (A) - Premier League

February 12: Leeds (H) - Premier League

February 19: Southampton (A) - Premier League

February 26: Manchester City (H) - Premier League, live on Sky




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