'Banter continues' — Nigerians react to Frank Lampard's return as Chelsea caretaker coach

Humorous reactions have trailed Frank Lampard's return as caretaker coach for Chelsea Football Club.

Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Frank Lampard as interim manager until the end of the 2022/2023 season on Thursday, April 6 following the sacking of Graham Potter on Sunday.

Lampard, 44, returns to the Stamford Bridge dugout for his second spell after he was dismissed by the club in January 2021.

In a joint statement released by the club owners, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, Lampard was hired to be in charge of the team in the short term because of his club legend status and a Premier League Hall of Famer.

Lampard's return to The Blues has triggered varied and interesting opinions from some fans.

Check out some interesting reactions on Twitter below

_@Deebliss__:Banter continues ????

_@ijaw_boii: Steady banter week in week out ???????? things we love to see

_@sousageofficial: Most nonsense news from this club..Why not wait for Potter till end of the season then?

_@Triumphery: Pray he wins Chelsea the champions League

_@Dominicsamson6: Nah so the banter continue ????

_@sagamu1stSON: The beating go loud gaaaaaan ????

_@malvin_luka: Frank Lampert officially ready to bring Chelsea to an end

_@Ojemeh: Caretaker or Undertaker


The Chelsea legend and club record goal scorer with 211 goals will be taking over a team currently 11th in the Premier League.

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