Emotional Frank Lampard struggled through a Sky Sports interview after the complicated play-off defeat of Coventry against Sunderland.
The Sky Blues fought back from a goal down To deliver things in the northeast last night.
Coventry And Sunderland Then it saw set up for a penalty shootout to arrange their exciting tie.
But a disaster struck for the visitors when Ballard went home a winner in the 122nd minute.
The 3-2 total victory of Sunderland means that they will now be confronted with Sheffield United at Wembley for a place in the Premier League.
Coventry, however, has been left to tackle the pieces of their heartbreaking defeat after an epic season below Lampard.
The Chelsea The legend replaced Mark Robins in November and led his side of a relegation struggle to fifth place.
But despite the great run, Lampard continued to disappear after seeing his promotion hopes.
In an interview with Sky SportsThe former midfielder of England was clearly shocked when he opened up at one of the “cruel” moments of his career.
Super Frank, he was Door by a shirtless house fan with the last whistleRemained merciful when he congratulated Sunderland on their victory.
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He said: “(cruel way to go?) Yes, that is the biggest example I think I have probably been involved.
“First, congratulations with Sunderland, they go to the final. But I am extremely proud of my players, during the two games we dominated at home and dominated huge periods of this game.
“We came here with absolute courage to play as we play. They had to admit to the way we played, the way the boys controlled the game.
“They don’t deserve it, the players. I am a lot older, I have been there a lot, so I got myself and I was successful.
“I suppose I might be a little more balanced in my work, but they don’t earn that for those players. So congratulations to Sunderland. We are not bitter, but we were the better team about the two football matches.
“I can no longer ask for it. I am so disappointed for the club, for the fans, the owner and the players. As soon as the dust covers, I cannot be disappointed about the way they play.
“It’s cruel. But I can’t think of anything else than proud of the season and for tonight. We wanted to go to Wembley. But sometimes the gods work against you in certain ways.”
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