Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community

Published: 8/22/2025
Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community
Jarnail Singh, the first turban-wearing referee in English league football, received a lifetime achievement award for increasing Sikh visibility in sports. Singh praised new manager Ash Johal, another trailblazer, as a role model for all aspiring Sikhs and South Asians in British football. Johal's appointment signifies progress towards inclusion and diversity, inspiring underrepresented groups to pursue their dreams in the sport.