Big change has come at Morecambe FC. The League club from Lancashire has a new man in charge, and his name is Ashvir Singh Johal.
At just 30 years of age, he has taken a big step and created history by becoming the first British Sikh manager of a professional football club in England.
Let's know more about Ashvir Singh Johal and his journey.
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Who is Ashvir Singh Johal and how did he become Morecambe’s new manager?
Johal was born in Leicester and has been close to football all his life. For around ten years, he worked at Leicester City’s academy, guiding young players and learning the trade quietly in the background.
Coaching kids and young talents gave him the base that later pushed him towards bigger responsibilities.
Recently, he completed his UEFA Pro Licence, which is the top coaching badge in Europe. Getting this qualification is not easy, and at 30 years old, he is among the youngest to achieve it.
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This gave him the chance to move into senior management, and now Morecambe FC has handed him the reins.
In his first words as manager, Johal said he is proud to represent the town and the fans. He promised to bring a team that works hard and plays for the supporters.
For him, the most urgent job is to build a strong squad that can compete well in the National League this season.
What does Morecambe FC expect from Johal?
The timing of his appointment is also important. Morecambe has just entered a new era under fresh ownership. The club was facing financial struggles, unpaid wages, and even the risk of suspension.
But with the takeover by Panjab Warriors, a London-based sports investment group, things have started to settle.
Johal’s arrival is seen as part of that bigger plan. The new owners have spoken about diversity, ambition, and long-term goals. Johal fits right into that vision.
Morecambe themselves called him a forward-thinking coach with a great reputation for building strong teams and developing players.
For the fans, this is a special moment too. They now have a manager who carries both youth and fresh ideas. And for English football, it is a historic day as well as this is the first time a Sikh coach is leading a professional club.