Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Johal Makes History as Morecambe FC's New Manager
A football club called Morecambe just got a new coach named Ashvir Singh Johal, and he's made history!
He's the first Sikh person to manage a professional football club in Britain.
He's also very young, only 30 years old, the youngest manager in the top five levels of English football.
Before this, he coached young players and assisted other teams.
The club was in trouble, but now with new owners, they're ready to play again.
Johal aims to build an exciting team and wants the club to avoid past troubles.
Ashvir Singh Johal, 30, appointed manager of Morecambe FC.
Johal is the first Sikh manager of a British football club.
He is also the youngest manager in the top five tiers of English football.
His appointment came after the club's takeover by Panjab Warriors.
Johal previously coached at Leicester City, Wigan Athletic, and Como.
- Who
- Ashvir Singh Johal.
- What
- Ashvir Singh Johal became Morecambe FC's new manager.
- When
- Confirmed on Tuesday.
- Where
- Morecambe FC, England.
- Why
- To manage Morecambe FC following the club's change in ownership.
- New Manager
- Ashvir Singh Johal
- Age
- 30
- Club
- Morecambe FC
- League Tier
- National League (Fifth Tier)
- Previous Role
- Leicester City academy, Wigan Athletic, Como, Notts County B team
- Achievement
- First Sikh manager in British football
