Frank Lampard is loving life at Coventry City in the Championship, but there is still something he misses about his time at Everton.
David Moyes has been able to steady the ship on Merseyside following a number of difficult years for the Toffees.
Under the ownership of the Friedkins, Everton finally look like they could be heading for a brighter future.
However, that was not necessarily the case when Lampard was managing at Goodison Park, with his time on Merseyside incredibly turbulent.
Former Everton defender Conor Coady has hailed Lampard for his time at Goodison in one of his earlier managerial roles.
However, it was a parting of ways which certainly suited the Toffees as they battled relegation once again.
Despite the way things ended on Merseyside, Lampard has actually admitted there is something he still really admires about the club.
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What Frank Lampard still admires about Everton
Lampard is thriving in the Championship with Coventry, as the Sky Blues are already setting the pace for promotion to the top flight.
There is still an awful long way to go, but the former Everton manager is showing his quality as a manager in the second tier.
Speaking with Henry Winter on The Winter View podcast, Lampard reflected on the community work which Everton carry out.
“Yeah, absolutely incredible. Volunteers, I mean, the people that are giving their time. We heard some of that, touched on that in the interviews there before, Coventry City doing it,” said the 47-year-old.
“I think there’s something about the football club. It’s one of the parts of the club that I’ve really grown to love as I’ve been here. And I feel the same about Everton.
“Chelsea felt a bit different. I was probably there so long and felt so intrinsic. And I know the foundation chose to do great work.
“But Everton is kind of working class city and the people and how they really support their own and help in so many ways. They’ve got a great foundation there. And I feel similarly here with Coventry.”
Ahead of his own appointment, Sean Dyche spoke privately to Lampard about the prospect of the job he could be taking on.
Lampard will divide fans, but it is particularly pleasing to hear how the Premier League legend got so involved in the off-field work done on Merseyside.
Lampard’s Everton record overshadowed by Crystal Palace comeback
Ironically, it is Lampard who oversaw one of Everton’s greatest nights when the Toffees turned around almost certain relegation against Crystal Palace.
That night at Goodison Park is something that should never have gotten to that desperate stage, but it was the comeback to end all comebacks.
Duncan Ferguson actually thought Lampard’s tactics were excellent but it was nothing more than spirit that turned the game against the Eagles around.
“It is one of the greatest moments of my footballing life and career,” Lampard said after celebrating with a wild Goodison Park crowd.
Everton will hope they are never in that position ever again, but it was certainly a night that will never be forgotten.