Overview

• The club announced Johal’s appointment on Tuesday, confirming he is the youngest manager across England’s top five tiers.
• The change follows the Panjab Warriors takeover that averted collapse and was quickly followed by the sacking of Derek Adams.
• The National League suspension has been lifted following the sale, but a registration embargo stays in place until HMRC and other creditors are paid.
• Morecambe have about five contracted players and have not fully resumed training, with early fixtures postponed and Saturday’s Altrincham game uncertain.
• Johal, a recent UEFA Pro Licence graduate with experience at Leicester, Wigan under Kolo Touré and Como with Cesc Fàbregas, says his immediate priority is rapid player recruitment.