Frank Lampard spotted at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea vs Fulham as fans joke ‘third time’s a charm’

CHELSEA legend Frank Lampard has been spotted at Stamford Bridge, and it could be bad news for Mauricio Pochettino.

Lampard, 45, was pictured in the directors box during the Blues west London derby clash against Fulham.

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Frank Lampard, top left, was spotted in the directors box alongside Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for their game against Fulham[/caption]

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He was also seen in conversation with co-sporting director Laurence Stewart[/caption]

The former England star was pictured in the stands alongside American owner Todd Boehly.

He was also seen in conversation with co-sporting director Laurence Stewart.

But some fans believe Lampard’s appearance could be a bad omen for under fire Pochettino.

Lampard took interim charge of Chelsea last season after the sacking of Graham Potter.

This season, despite another huge splurge on new talent in the summer transfer window, results have not really improved with the team languishing in midtable.

Taking to social media, fans joked that Lampard is gearing up for a third stint in charge.

One fan said: “Lampard at the game????? Third time’s a charm?????.”

A second said: “Lampard preparing for his third spell at Stamford Bridge when Poch is sacked.”

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A third said: “He will soon take over.”

Another said: “That’s how it happened last time as well .”

While a fifth added: “This will be the end of me as football fan .”

Whether Lampard would agree to lead his former club for a THIRD time is open for debate.

But based on comments he made following his second managerial departure from the club he may wait to find a role elsewhere.

Speaking to the The Diary of a CEO podcast about his second spell in charge, Lampard said: “I don’t have a regret about doing it.

“If people want to criticise or have a view over my six or seven weeks work, I’ve got no problem with that. 

“It wasn’t my most favourite experience in my career but it was an experience and I have learnt from it.”

The former Everton and Derby manager has been linked with a couple of jobs since his last coaching gig.

He made the shortlist for MLS side Charlotte FC before they appointed Dean Smith instead.

Lampard is now on a 20-man manager shortlist to replace Wayne Rooney at Birmingham.

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