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Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
‘I couldn't tell Frank Lampard no – he was calling three times a day to sign me'
Amadou Onana has showered Frank Lampard with praise for giving him the opportunity to play in the Premier League by signing him for Everton from Lille during the 2022 summer transfer window Amadou Onana has said that Frank Lampard was calling him "two, three times a day" before he signed him for Everton. The 23-year-old, who carved out a reputation at clubs like TSG Hoffenheim II, Hamburger SV and Lille, caught Lampard's eye during the 2022 summer transfer window, leading to a successful transfer to Goodison Park for £33million in a five-year deal. And Onana has now shared that Lampard's relentless pursuit played a significant role in convincing him to join Everton, along with the former midfielder's illustrious status as one of England's footballing legends. Speaking on The Inside Scoop, Onana said: "So back in Senegal there are two big leagues [in] my time, when I was a kid, that people would watch on tele. " Premier League or maybe La Liga. And if you say Premier League, you can't say Premier League without Frank Lampard. And shout out to him, he was calling me like every day. "But when I say every day, it's like every day like two, three times a day, do you know what I mean? And back to little Ama, I'm thinking, 'Rah, Frank Lampard calling my phone. This is crazy.' "And obviously it's hard to say no, bro. It's hard to say no - especially because the player he's been, you just can't say no. As a midfielder as well, I knew that I could learn a lot under him. He could bring me to the next level like they say. So yeah, I had to give in. "When I used to see Frank Lampard on my phone, I used to think about the long-shots. I used to think like, 'Them man and [Steven] Gerrard... it's him.' So big shout out to him for giving me the opportunity, because that was my dream as well - playing in the Premier League. I've always wanted to play in the Prem." When asked if Lampard would get involved during training sessions, Onana added: "Yeah, sometimes. You know when you're doing little shooting rounds? Like the one-touch finish? Still got it." Lampard's stint at Everton, where he managed Onana, lasted from January 2022 to January 2023 before he returned to Chelsea as caretaker manager following Graham Potter's departure in April of the latter year. He returned to the dugout full-time to take charge of Coventry City last November. The Sky Blues enjoyed an extremely strong start under Lampard's tutelage, finishing sixth in the Championship before losing in the play-off semi-finals. Their promotion aspirations were dashed by a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Sunderland, which means they'll remain in the second tier for the 2025/26 season. Many supporters will be hoping that Lampard continues to utilise his astute negotiation skills at the Coventry Building Society Arena this summer, bringing in new talent to aid in their push for the Premier League. Miguel Ángel Brau was unveiled as the club's first signing of the transfer window last week, but more new faces could be on the horizon ahead of pre-season. Coventry are reportedly keen on Blackburn midfielder Lewis Travis, but they'll have to outmanoeuvre fierce competition to secure the 27-year-old's services, with Derby and Wrexham also said to be interested. In addition, 22-year-old Aston Villa centre-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden has been linked with a move to Coventry City, but with Southampton and Middlesbrough also in the mix, the decision could ultimately come down to the player's personal preference. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Metro
England and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard backed for Premier League job
Frank Lampard has been backed to take over at another Premier League club after rebuilding his managerial career at Coventry City. Coventry were 17th in the Championship when Lampard was appointed at the end of November to replace long-serving Mark Robins. The Sky Blues were just two points above the relegation zone when Lampard took over but the England and Chelsea legend oversaw a brilliant second-half to the season. Coventry soared up the table to finish fifth in the Championship and reach the play-offs. Their semi-final clash against Sunderland appeared to be heading for penalties before the Black Cats scored a dramatic winner in injury-time to reach the final, which they won 2-1 against Sheffield United. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Lampard's impressive stint at the Midlands club comes following disappointing spells at Everton and his beloved Chelsea. The 46-year-old was sacked by Chelsea after 18 months in charge at the start of 2021 and then had a poor spell as caretaker manager at the end of the 2023-24 season. Before that Lampard had a disappointing stint in charge of Everton which lasted less than a year and ended with the Toffees second from bottom in the Premier League. Emmanuel Petit believes Lampard 'learned a lot' from his time in charge of Chelsea and Everton and insists he is now a 'better manager'. World Cup winner Petit even believes Lampard would be a suitable candidate to manage Brentford following Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham. To everyone associated with Brentford Football Club. The time has come for me to move on. But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters. I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one. For my family and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be part of such a special community – it's an experience and adventure that we will cherish for life. So, thank you. Whatever we have achieved, we have achieved together, and our success is built on unity, spirit, courage and ambition at every level of the club and amongst the fans. Everybody has contributed, and every contribution has been invaluable. I am not just leaving a football club, I am saying goodbye to friends whose support through good and bad times I will carry with me always. I would like to say a special word of thanks to Matthew Benham. His trust and friendship have meant so much and the fact he gave me a chance in English football means I will always owe him a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Matt. So, while this is a goodbye, I hope the relationships I have built with everybody will be lasting ones and, of course, we will meet again in the wonderful world of football. Thank you, Thomas. From Brentford's official website 'Frank Lampard has done well with Coventry, they were fighting relegation when he took over and were so close to getting to Wembley,' Petit told talkSPORTBET. 'His second spell at Chelsea wasn't a great experience but he is a young manager and is still learning. It was a good experience to be working with big egos and I think he has learned a lot. 'He has faced difficulties and I think he is a better manager now, I think he has changed as a manager and I think a move to Brentford would make a lot of sense. 'It could be a very good fit.' Brentford are searching for Frank's successor after the Danish manager agreed to join Tottenham on a three-year deal. Spurs sacked Ange Postecoglou despite their Europa League triumph and make Frank their No. 1 target to replace the Australian. Ex-Premier League midfielder Keith Andrews, who was part of Frank's coaching team at Brentford, is the favourite to be the next Bees boss. More Trending After deciding to end his seven-year spell at Brentford, Frank said in an open letter: 'The time has come for me to move on. 'But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters. 'I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one. 'So, while this is a goodbye, I hope the relationships I have built with everybody will be lasting ones and, of course, we will meet again in the wonderful world of football.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 'He's not been linked' – Troy Deeney tells Arsenal to explore shock move for Premier League forward MORE: Marcus Rashford next club odds: Serie A could beckon as Barcelona cool interest in Manchester United outcast MORE: Arsenal urged to sign £81.5m star instead of Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea star admitted devastation at best friend leaving - 'Doesn't sit right'
The upcoming summer transfer window will likely see Chelsea part ways with a number of players, with some tough goodbyes on the horizon after a strong end to the season Enzo Maresca is bracing himself for a challenging second summer transfer window at Chelsea as he aims to return the club to a place of prestige. He may have to make some tough calls in the coming months, which could involve breaking up certain friendships at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, who face Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday, have been viewed largely as a team of individuals in recent times. However, after securing fourth place on Sunday and a spot in next season's Champions League, it's clear there are relationships within this squad worth keeping together. That sentiment echoes how John Terry felt when best friend and fellow club legend Frank Lampard decided to leave the Blues in 2014. After a successful 13-year stint that included three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, one Champions League and a Europa League triumph, 'Super Frank' felt his time in west London had come to an end. Chelsea's all-time leading scorer left in a controversial manner, not least because many supporters were reluctant to see him go, even at 36. It was initially believed he had agreed to join New York City FC ahead of their MLS debut in January 2015, but he instead signed with sister club Manchester City on a six-month contract that eventually extended to a full season. Chelsea stalwart Terry was left gutted by the split, which occurred three years before he himself left Stamford Bridge for Aston Villa. He found it particularly hard to stomach fellow club greats like Lampard and Ashley Cole becoming his rivals, with the latter also leaving in 2014 to sign for Roma. "It just doesn't seem right to see them in different shirts. Maybe over time that will ease, but it doesn't seem right," said Terry in 2014, via have grown up together and won and lost together at Chelsea. We have done many great things and it was sad to see them go." Terry, 44, and Lampard, 46, were the bedrock of Chelsea's golden years, always ensuring the Blues remained a formidable force amid a revolving door of managers and marquee players. But for the first time in nearly 15 years, the club icons experienced their football battles from opposite sides. Despite the bittersweet departure of his comrade, Terry's admiration for Lampard never wavered. And he has often singled his pal out as Chelsea's finest of all time. "To me there is no doubt [he's the best]. Before that there was Gianfranco Zola but Lampard has been an absolute legend here and his legacy will remain ever," added Terry. "It's a legacy for the younger boys to come and try and fill those big boots and replicate what he's done. That will be very tough for someone but he's an absolute hero for the fans, with the players as well and how he pushed us individually and collectively. "He has been an idol and someone I inspired to be like in training. Around the place he was a great character but footballing wise I have never come across someone who works as hard as he does to improve his game." Both Lampard and Terry have rekindled their Chelsea connections since retirement, each briefly serving in coaching slots though never patrolling the same touchline. Lampard took the reins from July 2019 to January 2021 before parachuting in to weather an 11-game crisis towards the end of a tumultuous 2022/23 season. Terry took a different path and joined as a consultant in early 2022 before pivoting to become a Chelsea academy coach 18 months later. He's currently operating in the dugout for the Baller League's 26ers, while Lampard barely missed out on securing Coventry City a ticket to the Championship play-off final.
The Age
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Age
Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?
'Men in their 20s often seek a transplant to boost dating confidence, while those in their 30s and 40s are driven by a desire to look younger, stay competitive, and maintain career momentum,' Kinvig says. Says Jamie Lampard, a Victorian real estate agent who recently took the plunge: 'I do believe it's already helping my career. I feel more assured in my appearance, and that extra confidence positively affects how I interact with colleagues and clients.' Lampard's experience is far from unique. While a hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure, its career impact may run deeper. Studies indicate that men often experience a boost in self-esteem and confidence after the procedure – traits which, in turn, have been shown to influence actual earnings and expectations of future income, shaping how people pursue opportunities and advance in their careers. 'Looking and feeling good dramatically boosts how you present yourself, and in a world where appearance influences perception, consciously or not, confidence can open professional doors,' says Kinvig. Even more so if you're interested in running for politics. More- attractive politicians gain more votes – even after controlling for experience and policy positions. You can't help but wonder whether a certain opposition leader's hairline subtly influenced undecided voters at the ballot box. If your new mane could help you secure a higher-paying role, negotiate a higher wage, land a new client, or close that deal, it could pay for itself in one transaction. And given the effects can last a lifetime, everything after that is compounding interest. 'For me, the investment led to a career change, but also going to more events and being in photos with my kids without a hat. Sharing that joy in pictures with them is worth it alone for me,' says Kinvig, who himself underwent a hair transplant five years ago. In Australia, a quality hair transplant runs from $16,000 to $20,000. But that's in line with what professionals regularly spend on career boosters, and still much cheaper than that mid-career MBA. Loading These days, many venture overseas to the hair transplant mecca, Turkey, for cheaper options, although the tyranny of distance and difficulty finding a quality surgeon make it a riskier venture. But it's not a guaranteed success. Poor technique, unrealistic expectations, or thinking a transplant will solve deeper self-worth issues can backfire. And the office narcissist with newly planted follicles is, regrettably, still the office narcissist. Of course, choosing not to have a transplant is just as valid. Baldness is by no means a flaw, nor is it a barrier to success. White Lotus star Walton Goggins shows that a receding hairline can be owned, as does sex symbol Daniel Craig. Jeff Bezos didn't need hair to build Amazon, and David Beckham would still have been a global football icon without his. Elon Musk would probably still be the richest man on the planet without his transplant. Says Lampard: 'I see it as an investment in my future. It's not just about restoring hair, but about building confidence as I grow older, both in my personal life and professional career.' But as with all investments, do your own research and make sure you have a long-term plan, which means investing in ongoing medical therapy to preserve those returns. This isn't financial advice, but the best investment may be one made in yourself.
Sydney Morning Herald
15-05-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?
'Men in their 20s often seek a transplant to boost dating confidence, while those in their 30s and 40s are driven by a desire to look younger, stay competitive, and maintain career momentum,' Kinvig says. Says Jamie Lampard, a Victorian real estate agent who recently took the plunge: 'I do believe it's already helping my career. I feel more assured in my appearance, and that extra confidence positively affects how I interact with colleagues and clients.' Lampard's experience is far from unique. While a hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure, its career impact may run deeper. Studies indicate that men often experience a boost in self-esteem and confidence after the procedure – traits which, in turn, have been shown to influence actual earnings and expectations of future income, shaping how people pursue opportunities and advance in their careers. 'Looking and feeling good dramatically boosts how you present yourself, and in a world where appearance influences perception, consciously or not, confidence can open professional doors,' says Kinvig. Even more so if you're interested in running for politics. More- attractive politicians gain more votes – even after controlling for experience and policy positions. You can't help but wonder whether a certain opposition leader's hairline subtly influenced undecided voters at the ballot box. If your new mane could help you secure a higher-paying role, negotiate a higher wage, land a new client, or close that deal, it could pay for itself in one transaction. And given the effects can last a lifetime, everything after that is compounding interest. 'For me, the investment led to a career change, but also going to more events and being in photos with my kids without a hat. Sharing that joy in pictures with them is worth it alone for me,' says Kinvig, who himself underwent a hair transplant five years ago. In Australia, a quality hair transplant runs from $16,000 to $20,000. But that's in line with what professionals regularly spend on career boosters, and still much cheaper than that mid-career MBA. Loading These days, many venture overseas to the hair transplant mecca, Turkey, for cheaper options, although the tyranny of distance and difficulty finding a quality surgeon make it a riskier venture. But it's not a guaranteed success. Poor technique, unrealistic expectations, or thinking a transplant will solve deeper self-worth issues can backfire. And the office narcissist with newly planted follicles is, regrettably, still the office narcissist. Of course, choosing not to have a transplant is just as valid. Baldness is by no means a flaw, nor is it a barrier to success. White Lotus star Walton Goggins shows that a receding hairline can be owned, as does sex symbol Daniel Craig. Jeff Bezos didn't need hair to build Amazon, and David Beckham would still have been a global football icon without his. Elon Musk would probably still be the richest man on the planet without his transplant. Says Lampard: 'I see it as an investment in my future. It's not just about restoring hair, but about building confidence as I grow older, both in my personal life and professional career.' But as with all investments, do your own research and make sure you have a long-term plan, which means investing in ongoing medical therapy to preserve those returns. This isn't financial advice, but the best investment may be one made in yourself.
