Manager Frank Lampard has described Coventry City’s return to the Premier League as a “unique” achievement after the club sealed promotion for the first time in 25 years.
The Sky Blues confirmed a top-two finish in the EFL Championship with three games to spare following a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers.
Speaking after the result, Lampard praised his players for delivering automatic promotion without the financial advantage of parachute payments, describing the feat as both special and rare.
“To go and get promotion automatically as a non-parachute team with games to spare… these boys have achieved something special,” he said. “Coming here and getting a point at this stage isn’t easy.”
Lampard highlighted the emotional significance of ending the club’s 25-year absence from the top flight, especially after last season’s play-off disappointment against Sunderland.
“The resilience to come back after that setback has been incredible,” he added, noting that pre-season ambitions were initially centred around securing a play-off place rather than automatic promotion.
Lampard, who took charge of Coventry in November 2024, also paid tribute to his predecessor Mark Robins for laying the foundation for the club’s success.
An emotional Lampard said he had “fallen in love” with the club and ranked the achievement among the proudest moments of his career, alongside his decorated playing days with Chelsea FC and England national team.
