Crystal Palace await Iraola's decision with Lampard as backup option

Crystal Palace are waiting for Andoni Iraola to decide whether he will take over as their new manager. Frank Lampard, currently in charge at Coventry City, has emerged as a potential alternative if Iraola declines the role.

Crystal Palace are in a holding pattern as they await a response from their top managerial target Andoni Iraola. The London club, fresh from their Conference League triumph, have made the Spaniard their first choice to lead the team into the next chapter of their history.

However, should Iraola decline, Crystal Palace have identified Frank Lampard as a viable alternative. The Chelsea legend is currently serving as manager at Coventry City and would represent a high-profile option for the Premier League side.

The situation reflects the competitive nature of top managerial appointments in English football, where clubs must often line up contingency plans while their primary target weighs their options. Crystal Palace's Conference League success gives them an attractive proposition to put before any prospective manager.