Frank Lampard was reportedly interviewed by Aston Villa over the managerial position – but the club decided to appoint Steven Gerrard instead.
Lampard has been out of work since being fired by Chelsea back in January. The former England international took the Blues as far as he possibly could, into the top four, but was unable to take that further forward stride.
There has been some suggestion of Lampard being picky over what job he takes next. It was widely reported that Norwich City offered him the vacant manager’s job, but he opted against heading to Carrow Road.
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It has now emerged, or so claim The Sun, that Lampard DID interview for the Aston Villa role, but the Midlands club snubbed him and instead appointed former England teammate Steven Gerrard.
Lampard and Gerrard had a long-standing rivalry on the field of play. Who had the more successful playing career is subject to opinion. Gerrard appears to have leapfrogged his midfield counterpart in the managerial game, though…
