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Morecambe FC Hires Youngest Sikh Manager, Ashvir Johal

8/20/2025

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Morecambe FC appointed Ashvir Singh Johal as manager, making him the first Sikh and youngest manager at age 30 in the top five tiers of English football.
Johal has experience working with Kolo Toure and Cesc Fabregas and recently completed his UEFA Pro Licence.
His appointment follows a takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium, resolving the club's financial issues.
Morecambe, recently relegated from League Two, will face Altrincham in Johal's first match.

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Morecambe FC appointed Ashvir Singh Johal as manager, making him the first Sikh and youngest manager at age 30 in the top five tiers of English football.
Johal has experience working with Kolo Toure and Cesc Fabregas and recently completed his UEFA Pro Licence.
His appointment follows a takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium, resolving the club's financial issues.
Morecambe, recently relegated from League Two, will face Altrincham in Johal's first match.