Frank Lampard says it is his sheer, enduring love of football and hard work that lured him back to the dugout as the new head coach of Coventry City.
The former Chelsea and England midfielder, 46, was appointed as the Sky Blues' new boss on Thursday morning.
"I had a long career," Lampard told BBC Sport at his CBS Arena unveiling later the same day.
"Certain people maybe think I don't need to work, I guess financially. But I wanted to get back in because it's what I love doing.
"I love coaching players. I love working with players on the training ground."
Lampard has taken a tough job in two respects - firstly, trying to lift the Sky Blues from 17th in the Championship, just two points above the relegation zone.
And, secondly, trying to step into the shoes of predecessor Mark Robins, who became a club legend in his largely successful seven and a half years in charge.
Lampard also has the challenge of improving on his first four spells in management, which brought comparative success in taking Derby to the Championship play-offs, creating an exciting young side at Chelsea and keeping Everton up, but which also twice led to the sack when owners' and fans' time and patience both ran out.
"It's a very consuming business," said Lampard. "But I've had a nice spell out of the game - valuable family time and time to see things from the outside.
"It's easy to sit at home and play golf, but I like to work.
"I'm driven. I like to prove people wrong. I did in my playing career."