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Ashvir Singh Johal spent time working alongside Como boss Cesc Fabregas during the Spaniard's time in charge of the club's youth team Ashvir Singh Johal has become the first Sikh to take charge of a professional British club with his appointment as Morecambe manager. The 30-year-old also becomes the youngest manager in the top five tiers of English football. The Shrimps were taken over by the Panjab Warriors consortium on Sunday, ending a lengthy period of uncertainty for the National League club. Johal, who has never managed a first-team side, replaces Derek Adams, who was sacked on Monday. This video can not be played "Make sure this year we don't just survive in the National League; we thrive" - Johal Johal has previously worked under Kolo Toure at Wigan and as an assistant to Cesc Fabregas during his time with the youth team at Italian side Como. Earlier this summer, Johal also became one of the youngest coaches in the history of English football to complete his Uefa Pro Licence qualification. Prior to his move into senior football with Wigan in 2022, he spent 10 years in various roles in Leicester City's academy. In an interview with the BBC in June, Johal said: "I have been fortunate to work with and learn from some incredible people, and I'm especially grateful to Kolo and Cesc. "I know what world-class standards look like, how to lead with clarity, and how to develop a team with a real identity. "We will create an environment that brings the best out of people, that people want to be part of, and that drives people to improve every day. " Morecambe had their opening fixtures postponed after the National League suspended them over a failure to comply with the league's rules. They are scheduled to play Altrincham on Saturday in what would be their first competitive match since being relegated from League Two in May. However, the BBC understands the club currently have just five contracted players and that, as of Tuesday morning, they are not insured to train so a postponement of that game is possible. New Morecambe owners sack manager Adams Panjab Warriors 'feel blessed' after ending Morecambe takeover 'nightmare' Morecambe announce completion of takeover 'A scandal' - was Leeds penalty correct and what does law say? Revamped US Open mixed doubles divides opinion Morecambe appoint first Sikh boss at professional club Why are so many people taking ketamine? Why was this French film so controversial? Military drama starring Lacey Turner and Michelle Keegan A battle between two activists and a fast food giant The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd. Video Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd 'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time. Video'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Red Roses partner with Barbie before World Cup Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.