Frank Lampard’s drive for Coventry City success will be greater following QPR comments.

Frank Lampard’s appointment at Coventry City as Mark Robins’ successor sparked some curiosity, but he is beginning to prove the Sky Blues’ board’s audacious decision week by week.

When Lampard took over, Coventry were real relegation contenders, but after a few months, they’re firmly in the play-off shake-up, which is a credit to his work at the CBS Arena thus far.

They defeated QPR 1-0 at home in the middle of the week thanks to a late goal from Bobby Thomas, and Lampard said it was a “great feeling for everyone in the stadium” following the victory.

The hundreds of people who came to see Coventry will now be convinced that they have a chance to play in the Premier League next season, but they won’t be getting ahead of themselves just yet after losing a few games under Robins.

That will be difficult, though, because the playoffs are now so close that they may nearly beat them. In addition, Lampard will be even more motivated to succeed following his remarks in the middle of the week as he attempts to repair his own name.

It was always likely to be a tough gig for Lampard to take over at Coventry after Robins’ controversial decision, so bringing the feelgood factor back to the CBS Arena will certainly be a good way to get everyone back on side.

Arguably the most pleasing aspect for Lampard last night will have been that he saw his side find a way to win when he confessed they weren’t at their best for large parts, and that showed they have the hallmarks of promotion contenders.