Lampard's 'better team' verdict shows true colours after Sunderland vs Coventry
- Frank Lampard expressed devastation after Coventry's playoff exit, losing to Sunderland in the final moments of their semi-final tie with a last-minute goal from Daniel Ballard.
- Coventry's late loss in the play-off was sealed by Sunderland's Daniel Ballard with a last-minute header, which allowed Sunderland to advance to the final.
- Coach Frank Lampard expressed pride in his players despite the defeat, saying, "We were the better team over the two football matches."
- Sunderland finished the Championship season fourth, while Coventry sought redemption after missing out on promotion in the final two years ago.
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Emotional Lampard struggles through Sky Sports interview after devastating loss
EMOTIONAL Frank Lampard struggled through a Sky Sports interview after Coventry’s gut-wrenching playoff defeat to Sunderland. The Sky Blues fought back from a goal down to level things up in the north east last night. Frank Lampard struggled through an interview after Coventry’s playoff defeat to Sunderland GettyThe Chelsea legend saw his side knocked out by a 122nd minute goal[/caption] Coventry and Sunderland then looked set for a penalty shoo…
Frank Lampard gives defiant interview after Coventry suffer play-off agony in Sunderland defeat
Frank Lampard believes his Coventry side’s extra-time loss was one of the cruellest moments of his career after his side missed out on a place in the play-off final. Coventry lost out on a trip to Wembley after Dan Ballard scored a 122nd-minute header to send the Sky Blues back to the Midlands with nothing to show for an impressive season. Ballard’s header made it 1-1 on the night, but 3-2 on aggregate to send the Black Cats through to face Shef…
Frank Lampard makes feelings clear after Coventry suffer play-off heartbreak at Sunderland - The Mirror
Frank Lampard watched on as his Coventry side conceded against Sunderland in the 120th minute to leave their play-off promotion hopes in tatters at the Stadium of Light
Frank Lampard’s three-word message to Coventry players before play-off comeback bid
Coventry head to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night aiming to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final with Sunderland and reach Wembley
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