‘I can tap into a lot of expertise,’ says Frank Lampard as new Coventry boss reveals dinner dates with other managers [Video]

FRANK LAMPARD’S hunger for knowledge saw him arrange regular dinner-dates with some of the best brains in football.

And gave him plenty of food for thought ahead of his return to management.

Frank Lampard has been hired as the new manager of CoventryCredit: Getty

Lampard picked the brains of top coaches like Pep Guardiola during his break from footballCredit: Getty

Lamps takes charge of Coventry City for the first time today when they host Cardiff City at the CBS Arena.

And he revealed how he used his 18 month sabbatical from football to gorge himself on a feast of football expertise.

He said: “I’m probably fortunate, after a long career as a player and my roots, I can tap into a lot of expertise and other people’s experiences.

“During my time out I stayed very close to other managers that are working in the game.

“I’ve had dinners with Thomas Frank and Roy Hodgson, people …