Morecambe's new owners sack team boss and hire first-ever Sikh manager
The 30-year-old's appointment follows the dismissal of Derek Adams and the recent takeover by Punjab Warriors, which prevented the club's extinction.
Singh Johal brings coaching experience from his time as first-team coach at Wigan under Kolo Toure and alongside Cesc Fabregas at Como.
His immediate priorities include building a squad, as Morecambe currently only have five players under contract, and addressing the postponement of their first two National League games.
Singh Johal's long-term aim is to guide Morecambe back into the Football League, while his short-term goal is to ensure the club thrives and retains its place in the National League.
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