Ashvir Singh Johal: Morecambe appoint Sikh as youngest boss in top five tiers

Singh Johal wears a Pagg – a traditional Sikh head covering – and 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, Singh 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, Singh Johal said: “I have been fortunate to work 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.”