Morecambe appoints Ashvir Singh Johal as youngest Sikh manager amid takeover

Morecambe Football Club has made history by appointing Ashvir Singh Johal as their new manager, the first Sikh to manage an English football club and one of the youngest managers in the top five tiers at age 30. Johal, who has coaching experience under Kolo Toure at Wigan and Cesc Fabregas at Como, takes over following the club's recent takeover by Panjab Warriors, which ended a turbulent summer marked by financial uncertainty and a suspension from the National League. Johal's appointment comes just days after the club sacked Derek Adams, who had multiple spells managing Morecambe and led them to their first promotion to League One but oversaw their relegation back to non-league football. The Panjab Warriors takeover has enabled the club to clear outstanding wages and debts, providing financial stability and a new strategic direction. Johal has emphasized the immediate need to strengthen the squad for National League competition and is focused on building a team with a clear identity that can perform well under the new ownership. Morecambe and their supporters are hopeful that this new era will bring renewed ambition and success.