Chelsea owner Todd Boehly recently made headlines when he appointed Frank Lampard as the interim boss at Stamford Bridge

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1. TV host James Corden helped persuade Chelsea owner Todd Boehly to appoint Frank Lampard as interim coach at Stamford Bridge.

2. After dispensing with the services of Graham Potter earlier in the week, the Blues surprisingly turned to former boss Lampard – just months after his dismissal at Everton and two years since he was dismissed by Boehly’s predecessor Roman Abramovich in west London.

3. Lampard is now back at the club as caretaker manager until the end of the season while they conduct the search for Potter's permanent successor.

4. His first match back in the dugout brought a disappointing 1-0 defeat for the Blues against Wolves on Saturday.

5. The dismissal of Potter and the club not immediately appointing a permanent successor created a period of flux at the Blues last week.

6. The first-team was immediately coached by Bruno Saltor – part of Potter’s coaching staff – for the draw against Liverpool , but there was no longer-term plan.

7. That preceded the club surprisingly turning to Lampard and it has now emerged that Corden – a fan of West Ham who has become friendly with Boehly – played a role in the club’s appointment, after offering his advice that Lampard would be a good fit.

8. Corden works on Sky programme A League Of Their Own in which Lampard’s cousin Jamie Redknapp is a team captain. This has allowed Corden to become familiar with Lampard, and this friendship appears to have benefitted the returning Blues boss – as the Sun credit Corden’s influence as significant in his appointment by Boehly.

      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly recently made headlines when he appointed Frank Lampard as the interim boss at Stamford Bridge. The move came as a surprise to many, especially considering Lampard had retired from professional football just a year prior. But what many don't know is that Boehly sought advice from none other than TV host and personality James Corden before making the decision.

      Corden, who is best known for his work on the BBC's "The Late Late Show with James Corden," is a big fan of football and has been known to offer his opinions on the sport. It was during a conversation with Boehly that Corden suggested Lampard would be the right man for the job. Boehly was initially hesitant, given Lampard's lack of experience as a manager, but Corden was quick to point out that Lampard had already shown his potential as a leader during his playing days.

      Lampard is a legendary figure at Chelsea, having spent 13 years at the club as a player and winning numerous titles along the way. He also has experience managing teams, having led Derby County to the Championship play-off final in his first season as manager. Corden was impressed by Lampard's tactical knowledge and ability to inspire his players, and he believed that these qualities would make him a great manager for Chelsea.

      Boehly took Corden's advice to heart and decided to appoint Lampard as the interim manager. The decision was met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike, but Boehly remained confident that Lampard was the right man for the job. He believed that Lampard's deep understanding of the club and its culture would help him connect with the players and get the best out of them on the pitch.

      Lampard's appointment comes at a critical time for Chelsea, as the club has struggled to find consistent success in recent years. The team finished in fourth place in the Premier League last season, but they were knocked out of the Champions League in the round of 16 and failed to win any domestic trophies. Lampard's job will be to get the team back on track and to compete for major titles once again.

      One of Lampard's first tasks as interim manager will be to address Chelsea's defensive issues. The team conceded 54 goals in the Premier League last season, more than any other team in the top six. Lampard will need to find a way to shore up the defense while also maintaining the team's attacking flair. He will also need to manage the egos of some of the club's star players, including Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante, and ensure that they are all working together towards a common goal.

      While Lampard's appointment may have been a surprise to some, there is no denying that he has the potential to be a great manager. His deep understanding of the game, combined with his experience as a player and his ability to inspire his team, make him an exciting prospect for Chelsea. Only time will tell if he can lead the club back to glory, but for now, Chelsea fans can be hopeful that they have the right man for the job.

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