Morecambe Appoints Ashvir Singh Johal Youngest Sikh Manager in English Football

Ashvir Singh Johal has made history as the first Sikh to manage a professional football club in England, taking charge of Morecambe FC in the fifth-tier National League. At 30 years old, he is also the youngest manager across England's top five football tiers. Johal brings extensive experience from his decade-long tenure at Leicester City's academy and his coaching roles alongside Kolo Toure at Wigan Athletic and Cesc Fabregas at Como's youth team. His appointment follows Morecambe's recent takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium, which has lifted the club's suspension by the National League after financial difficulties. Johal's immediate focus is on rebuilding the squad to ensure competitive performance in the upcoming season, leveraging his recent UEFA Pro Licence qualification and reputation for tactical innovation and player development. This new leadership marks a significant turning point for Morecambe, aiming to restore stability and ambition under fresh ownership.