Frank Lampard has revealed recently turning managerial jobs down - and has insisted he is keen to return to full-time work. The former Chelsea and Everton manager was linked with the Sunderland head coach role when Tony Mowbray was axed last season. The bookies have also regularly included the ex-England man in their fields this time around as the Black Cats look for Michael Beale’s successor.
Advertisement Advertisement Sign up to our Sunderland AFC newsletter Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. "Some opportunities have come my way, they didn't feel right for the time. So I've kind of taken that decision a bit at times,” Lampard told talkSPORT .
"But now I feel ready so we will see what opportunities come up. I'm certainly ready to work. I love doing what I do, so we will see.
The 45-year-old former Derby County boss added: "I'd like to find the right opportunity. I mean, I've enjoyed the break in a sense because football management takes over your life. That is the beauty of it and also sometimes you realise when you're out if it, it is about spending time with your family.
I have got a young family, too, that is important. So that has been nice." Lampard has been out of work after a stint in charge of Chelsea as caretaker in 2023 but has been linked with several jobs including Canada, Rangers and most r.