'I want some clarity' - Coventry City boss Frank Lampard's safety concern ahead of Sheffield Wednesday trip
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard wants clarity over security ahead of his side’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday.
For the Sky Blues, their trip to South Yorkshire represents an opportunity to continue their strong start to the Championship season.
Lampard’s men are targeting promotion to the Premier League, an ambition Wednesday can currently only dream of having.
Wednesday are embroiled in off-field turbulence and disgruntled supporters have been protesting the ownership of Dejphon Chansiri.
There has even been talk on social media of some fans potentially entering the field of play to try get the came called off.
Frank Lampard weighs in
Speaking to BBC Radio Coventry, Lampard said: "I have to think for Coventry City and my players and the things that I'm hearing about people might come on the pitch.
"We haven't had massive clarity in our conversations this morning on our players' security, their players' security, what might happen.
"Sheffield Wednesday have to deal with their end but we want that communicated to us. What are the variables that may happen, what are the consequences of what might happen because we saw Ipswich and Blackburn recently, which is still ongoing. That was a natural cause, this may not be.
"I want some clarity on that, I haven't heard much. There are conversations on-going this morning and outside of that, I'll focus on my job of trying to get my team ready."
Sheffield Wednesday chaos
Wednesday’s players were not paid their wages in full as the month rolled over, which has only added to the anger felt among supporters.
Owls boss Henrik Pedersen has been in contract with Chansiri, but has not received confirmation of when full payments will be made.
The club’s battle for Championship survival could soon be made even more difficult, with a points deduction looking likely for the Owls.