Frank Lampard seen ‘drowning his sorrows’ in Chelsea pub after Coventry’s play-offs defeat to Sunderland

A last-minute goal is a bitter pill to swallow for the team on the receiving end – especially in a big game.

Coventry City were the club hardest hurt by this in the Championship play-offs last night (May 13), conceding in the dying moments to Sunderland. The Black Cats will now face Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium for the last promotion berth to the Premier League.

It means Coventry, who had a great season under manager Frank Lampard, will have to wait another year for a chance to return to English football’s top flight. The players, including Lampard, were devastated after full-time, exacerbated by a Sunderland fan invading the ground to take a cheeky selfie with the former England star.

Fans have now spotted Lampard drowning his sorrows in London, just a short distance from the stadium where he rose to prominence in the Premier League.

According to eyewitnesses, Lampard visited a gastropub in Chelsea for lunch today (May 14). Apparently visiting the swanky Fulham Road venue with his son, the ex-Chelsea legend purchased a pint to accompany his meal, just down the road from Stamford Bridge.

In fairness, after such a heartbreaking outcome, this reporter would probably be having a full liquid lunch, so kudos to Lampard for eating some actual pub food following the Sunderland setback.