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Coventry City’s stunning promotion to the Premier League under Frank Lampard has earned him the League Managers Association’s top honor. The former England boss led the Sky Blues to a dramatic playoff final victory over Middlesbrough, securing a 1-0 win at Wembley.
Middlesbrough FC will face Hull City at Wembley on May 26 in a high-stakes Championship playoff final after Southampton were barred from the competition. Fans describe the moment as a 'dream,' marking Boro’s first appearance at the national stadium in 17 years.
Southampton will start next season on minus four points after the English Football League expelled them from the Championship playoffs for illegally filming three rival clubs, including Middlesbrough. The decision hands Middlesbrough a second chance at Premier League promotion.