Chelsea owner Todd Bohle sought James Corden’s opinion before appointing Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until the end of the season.
- Todd Boyle and James Corden are friends during their TV star stint in America
- Corden reportedly proposed to Lampard when Chelsea sought an interim boss
- Lampard suffered a 1-0 defeat against Wolves on his return to Chelsea boss
Chelsea owner Todd Boyle reportedly turned to friend and TV presenter James Corden for advice, before deciding to appoint Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until the end of the season.
Lampard’s sensational return to the Stamford Bridge dugout was confirmed on Thursday, after he was sacked by the club again in 2021.
The 44-year-old took over on an interim basis following the decision to sack Graham Potter last Sunday.
according to the sunBohle had asked Corden’s opinion as he searched for a caretaker manager to take over, with the Blues still searching for a permanent boss.
The TV star reportedly proposed to Lampard, with the pair becoming friends from the Sky show A League of Their Own.
Frank Lampard was named Chelsea’s caretaker manager until the end of the season on Thursday
James Corden has reportedly been consulted by Chelsea owner Todd Boyle about the appointment
Boehly and Corden struck up a friendship during the TV star’s time in the United States
Corden had previously hosted the show, with Lampard’s cousin Jamie Redknapp serving as one of the captains.
Boehly and Corden struck up a friendship during their time in the US, where he’s hosted The Late Late Show since 2015.
The couple was spotted having lunch in Mayfair last year alongside Clearlake Capital co-founder Bagdad Eghbali.
Corden, who co-created the sitcom Gavin and Stacey, is a known West Ham supporter.
Chelsea were defeated in their first match in Lampard’s first game since returning to the club.
Chelsea lost 1-0 at the hands of Wolverhampton in the first match that Lampard played in his second term
The Blues lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton on Saturday, with Matheus Nunes scoring the only goal of the match.
Chelsea have won just one of their last five Premier League matches and remain 11th in the table, despite spending more than £600m this season to improve the squad.
Lampard has claimed that Chelsea need to become more aggressive if they are to change their form.
Chelsea still has a chance to win titles this season through the Champions League, as Lampard’s team prepares to face Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
