Everton fans have been reacting to the appointment of Frank Lampard as the club’s new manager.
The Blues have announced Lampard as the replacement for Rafa Benitez, after he agreed a two-and-a-half year contract.
It has also been confirmed that Joe Edwards has been appointed assistant manager, Paul Clement as first-team coach and Chris Jones as first-team coach and head of performance.
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Reports also suggest Duncan Ferguson and Alan Kelly will remain in their roles.
Plenty of Everton fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts and emotions of Lampard’s appointment.
Here is a selection of what they had to say.
Lampard was one of several candidates for the job, but moved ahead after initial talks and interviews last week and over the weekend.
Former Fenerbahce boss Vitor Pereira was linked with the job for a few days, before Lampard emerged as the leading candidate.
Lampard’s first match in charge of Everton will be a home clash against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend.
The new Blues boss will then take Everton to Newcastle United next week in his first Premier League match in charge.
