Suhail Shaikh / Pasha / The Shadow Man

[lraC]

On 24/12/2024 at 13:20, JHRover said:

The semi-emergence of this bloke from the shadows gradually over a 7-8 year period is itself odd and intriguing.

Up until the recent fans forum meeting when he turned up there had been a sustained refusal, despite various requests, for him to in any shape or form engage with supporters. No interviews, no photos, no comments, nothing. Then suddenly, after all these years, he appears at a forum. I wonder what has changed?

Way back when Gary Bowyer got the boot and Paul Lambert was employed it was clear that he was a central figure behind the scenes and responsible for much of what was going on.

After this they then had the charade of advertising for an 'owners conduit' - one of the job requirements being multi-lingual - and posted this advert on the website even though it was clear only a very small number of people could satisfy those requirements, and it seemed the man they wanted was already effectively doing the job. I suspected at the time this was work permit related.

I think it was 2019 before they confirmed his existence publicly by announcing the new 'Senior Management Team' where he was named as Suhail Shaikh and in January 2019 was announced as 'owners representative / operations and management consultant'.

Since then he has remained but we've had a myriad of titles and job descriptions up to today where he is described as 'Chief Operating Officer' on the website.

Now my interpretation of this is that he has transitioned from being an employee of the owners in India / consultant to eventually becoming an employee of the club.

Like everything else at Rovers it is just very odd, unusual and strange.

He only agreed to a meeting with WATR as they were about to go public with a vote of no confidence in the ownership. It seems to have calmed things down for now. 

[Leonard Venkhater]

On 26/12/2024 at 01:15, lraC said:

He only agreed to a meeting with WATR as they were about to go public with a vote of no confidence in the ownership. It seems to have calmed things down for now. 

Hmmm...I bet there was a distinct lack of unanimity in agreeing to that ..er..compromise....

Edited December 28, 2024 by Leonard Venkhater

[ruggles1995]

I know this thread is old, and I'm more than likely very behind on this subject. But out of curiosity is this man still at the club? Does he attend matches and does everything still go through him and Venkys?
 

[JHRover]

1 hour ago, ruggles1995 said:

I know this thread is old, and I'm more than likely very behind on this subject. But out of curiosity is this man still at the club? Does he attend matches and does everything still go through him and Venkys?
 

According to the official website he is now an employee of the club oddly titled 'chief operating officer' which is a slightly higher and more prestigious position than 'owners rep' or whatever he was before (he's had about 6 different job titles since Cheston made a fool of himself not knowing what to call him).

I'm not entirely sure what the difference is between a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer but the clear suggestion is that he sits below Waggott in the order of command, which we all know is not the case in practice.

Some have said that he spends half his time flying back and forth between here and India, which if true would lead me to question how he can perform the role of 'Chief operating officer' of Blackburn Rovers.

There are also two other directors, named on the club website, both apparently executive directors and thus employed by the club, in Mr Rao and Mr Babu. I've never seen or heard of either of them. I wonder if either attend Ewood or matches or have any meaningful contribution to the Club in return for their wage.

[wilsdenrover]

9 minutes ago, JHRover said:

According to the official website he is now an employee of the club oddly titled 'chief operating officer' which is a slightly higher and more prestigious position than 'owners rep' or whatever he was before (he's had about 6 different job titles since Cheston made a fool of himself not knowing what to call him).

I'm not entirely sure what the difference is between a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer but the clear suggestion is that he sits below Waggott in the order of command, which we all know is not the case in practice.

Some have said that he spends half his time flying back and forth between here and India, which if true would lead me to question how he can perform the role of 'Chief operating officer' of Blackburn Rovers.

There are also two other directors, named on the club website, both apparently executive directors and thus employed by the club, in Mr Rao and Mr Babu. I've never seen or heard of either of them. I wonder if either attend Ewood or matches or have any meaningful contribution to the Club in return for their wage.

https://www.iod.com/resources/company-structure/ceo-vs-coo-what-is-the-difference/
 

I agree with you re: the in practice part.

[chaddyrovers]

2 hours ago, ruggles1995 said:

I know this thread is old, and I'm more than likely very behind on this subject. But out of curiosity is this man still at the club? Does he attend matches and does everything still go through him and Venkys?
 

Suhail Pasha is Rovers's Chief Operation Officer. According to his own profile on LinkedIn he has been in that role since April 2024 Suhail Shaikh | LinkedIn

Hes he does attend more games and sits next to Waggott.  

[lraC]

It has been stated in the transfer thread, that he is the one making the final decision on everything and is therefore responsible for things like the transfers breaking down and by the sounds of it the ground falling into disrepair due to his decision not to allow expenditure required for such matters.

Whether he admits to that or not, or has a title fitting of essentially deciding the very future of the club though is debatable.

He needs to become a but more visible in my opinion and also admit to what he is actually responsible for, hence the JDT quote form last year "Ask Suhail and Steve".

[Ossydave]

1 hour ago, lraC said:

hence the JDT quote form last year "Ask Suhail and Steve".

I did just that following that comment from JDT, you'll be surprised to know I didn't get a reply 😏

[aletheia]

Senior Management
Chief Executive Officer: Steve Waggott
Director: Gandhi Babu
Director: Mr. M Sreenivasa Rao
Non-Executive Director: Robert Coar
Chief Operating Officer: Suhail Shaikh
Chief Financial Officer: Matt Wright
Senior Football
Head Coach: John Eustace
Head of Football Operations: Rudy Gestede
Head of Technical Development: Adam Owen
Assistant Head Coaches: Matt Gardiner and Keith Downing
First Team Coach: David Lowe
First Team Technical Coach & Head of Player Development: Damien Johnson
Goalkeeping Coach: Ben Benson
Lead Sports Scientist: Karl Hodges
Consultant: Dr. Chris Dalton
Head of Medical Services: Andrew Procter  
Head of Performance Analysis: Adam Collins
Kit Manager: Paul Schofield
 
Academy Football
Head of Academy, Youth Transition & Player Pathway: Stuart Jones
Academy Manager: Paul Gray
Head of Academy Coaching: Jordan McCann
Under-21s Lead Coach: Mike Sheron
Under-18s Lead Coach: Darragh Tuffy
Head of Academy Sports Science and Medical: Rob Pulling
Head of Academy Recruitment: Michael Cribley
Academy Secretary: Dawn Dunn
 
Club Operations
Head of Football Administration: Brett Baker
Head of Operations: Lynsey Talbot
Head of HR & Safeguarding: Faye Billington
Head of IT: Kieran Shellard
Head of Media & Communications: Rob Gill
Head of Commercial and Partnerships: Yasir Sufi
Head of Marketing: Anna Melia
Head of Community Trust/CEO: Gary Robinson
 
Rovers Women
Head of Women's Football: Nick Birchall
Women's Head Coach: Simon Parker
Women's First Team Coach: Matt Bee
Women's Academy Manager: Jack Lambden
Women's Commercial & Marketing Manager: Emma Clark
Women's Media Manager: Humaiyra Mogradia

 

[aletheia]

[aletheia]

[Mattyblue]

Rob Coar, the immovable object.

[Waggy76]

5 hours ago, JHRover said:

According to the official website he is now an employee of the club oddly titled 'chief operating officer' which is a slightly higher and more prestigious position than 'owners rep' or whatever he was before (he's had about 6 different job titles since Cheston made a fool of himself not knowing what to call him).

I'm not entirely sure what the difference is between a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer but the clear suggestion is that he sits below Waggott in the order of command, which we all know is not the case in practice.

Some have said that he spends half his time flying back and forth between here and India, which if true would lead me to question how he can perform the role of 'Chief operating officer' of Blackburn Rovers.

There are also two other directors, named on the club website, both apparently executive directors and thus employed by the club, in Mr Rao and Mr Babu. I've never seen or heard of either of them. I wonder if either attend Ewood or matches or have any meaningful contribution to the Club in return for their wage.

It is quite possible that Mr Rao and Mr Babu are the figment of someones imagination.... 

 

 

[Upside Down]

1 hour ago, aletheia said:

Rank.

[RoversClitheroe]

On 06/01/2025 at 12:42, chaddyrovers said:

Suhail Pasha is Rovers's Chief Operation Officer. According to his own profile on LinkedIn he has been in that role since April 2024 Suhail Shaikh | LinkedIn

Hes he does attend more games and sits next to Waggott.  

You're telling me Suhail Pasha reports into Steve Waggott then? 

[Upside Down]

Anyone got a link or anything to show this turd working for Kentaro?

I feel like it used to be on LinkedIn but I could be misremembering.

[Ossydave]

5 hours ago, Upside Down said:

Anyone got a link or anything to show this turd working for Kentaro?

I feel like it used to be on LinkedIn but I could be misremembering.

Can't see it on LinkedIn. 

He does have several associates from Burnley on there though, maybe they have a job to offer him, please?

[HaloBRFC]

Ask him directly [email protected]

[moerpho]

On 06/01/2025 at 18:46, aletheia said:

Partial side-boob and hiding his six fingers?!? This a Burnley plant if I’ve ever seen one!

[Penwortham Blue]

If this window goes like we all expect, then it is time to drive this one out of our club.

[Upside Down]

14 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

If this window goes like we all expect, then it is time to drive this one out of our club.

It's time to do that regardless of how the window goes.

[Norbert Rassragr]

I'd take relegation to League 2 if it meant the Indian vermin would sell the club to someone decent and fuck off forever. 

[MarkBRFC]

1 hour ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

I'd take relegation to League 2 if it meant the Indian vermin would sell the club to someone decent and fuck off forever. 

Unfortunately one day we'll be in League 2 with venkys still here.

[lraC]

On 07/01/2025 at 13:58, RoversClitheroe said:

You're telling me Suhail Pasha reports into Steve Waggott then? 

That’s not the case. Pasha makes the day to day decisions and is tasked with ensuring the owners do not have to spend.