Official: Chelsea part ways with Head Coach Frank Lampard

English football outfit Chelsea Football Club have officially parted ways with Head Coach Frank Lampard following poor "results and performances" at the club recently.

Frank Lampard at a press conference. Photo: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images

According to Chelseafc.com:

This has been a very difficult decision, and not one that the owner and the Board have taken lightly.

We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as Head Coach of the Club. However, recent results and performances have not met the Club’s expectations, leaving the Club mid-table without any clear path to sustained improvement.

There can never be a good time to part ways with a club legend such as Frank, but after lengthy deliberation and consideration it was decided a change is needed now to give the Club time to improve performances and results this season.

Owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich said: “This was a very difficult decision for the Club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him.

Frank Lampard gives instruction during a Premier League match. Photo: Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images

“He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers.

“On behalf of everyone at the Club, the Board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as Head Coach and wish him every success in the future. He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.”

Chelsea FC have said there will be no more comments until such time a new manager is appointed.