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Lampard surprises Mikel in beating Terry to Chelsea’s top job

The ex-Blues midfielder admits he expected a former skipper to be first in line for a managerial post, while also hinting he could make his own return

Frank Lampard’s appointment as Chelsea manager came as a surprise to former team-mate John Obi Mikel, with John Terry expected to be first into a coaching post at Stamford Bridge.

Two Blues legends took the decision to move into the dugout after calling time on their respective playing careers.

Terry was first to take the plunge, with an assistant role taken on at Aston Villa.