Everton FINALLY confirm Frank Lampard has been sacked more than five hours after Sportsmail broke the story, as they thank boss for his service with his coaching staff also departing
Everton have confirmed the sacking of manager Frank Lampard after 357 days in charge.
It comesmore than five hours after Sportsmail announced his departure, which saw the former Chelsea midfielder told is services were no longer required in a phone call with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri.
The end felt inevitable after a poor run of form that left Lampard on the brink, and Sportsmail understands Marcelo Bielsa is Everton’s No 1 choice to take over.
Everton have confirmed the sacking of Frank Lampard after just under a year in charge
The official announcement from Everton came * hours after Sportsmail revealed his sacking
Lampard leaves the club 19th in the Premier League and winless since October, with Saturday’s 2-0 loss to West Ham extending their poor run to 11 losses in their last 14 games.
The 44-year-old spent Sunday in discussions with Moshiri, Chairman Bill Kenwright and Kevin Thelwell, Everton’s Director of Football.
He was aware the appetite for managerial change had grown but had been left uncertain about what direction the club might take, as some conversations he had with Moshiri centred on his views on recruitment.
Sportsmail has revealed that Marcelo Bielsa the favourite to take over the role
The sacking leaves Everton on the hunt for their seventh manager in seven years, with Carlo Ancelotti the only one to leave of his own accord.
It will come as a personal blow to Lampard, who is believed to have grown fond of the club and was enjoying living in the North West.
He leaves Goodison Park having won just 12 of his 44 games in charge of the club, with 23 losses in that time – leaving him with a win percentage of 27 per cent.
Everton released an official statement on the sacking today, which read: ‘Everton Football Club can confirm that Frank Lampard has left his post as Senior Men’s First Team Manager today.
‘Joe Edwards, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Chris Jones have also left the Club. Alan Kelly will remain as goalkeeping coach.
‘Everyone at Everton would like to thank Frank and his coaching staff for their service during what has been a challenging 12 months.
‘Frank and his team’s commitment and dedication have been exemplary throughout their time at the Club, but recent results and the current league position meant this difficult decision had to be taken. We wish Frank and all his backroom team well for their future in the game.
‘The Club has started the process to secure a new manager and will provide updates on the appointment in due course.
‘Paul Tait and Leighton Baines will take training until a new manager is appointed.’
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