I am taking the unprecedented step of writing this letter to you directly because Millwall Football Club and I need your help.
Since I came on to the Board at Millwall I have been astounded at the depth of passion and loyalty to be found amongst our fans. I have praised our supporters, and only wish that we could attract more like you so that the team can benefit further from the terrific vocal backing you give them.
However, in our midst there is a mindless minority whose recent actions are threatening our club in a very serious way. The most common and worrying of these incidents has been the throwing of objects onto the pitch, some of which were clearly aimed at officials or opposing players. Everyone needs to be painfully aware of the threat the people who perpetrate these acts pose to Millwall Football Club. We need to unite to identify them and ensure that it is these few who are punished for their actions - not the rest of us or our football club.
Many of you may know that the Football Association visited The Den this week to meet with Club officials and Supporters' Club representatives to discuss their concerns over these incidents. We were able to inform them of our intended actions and for the time being obtained their support. Beginning with this Saturday's match v Port Vale, and continuing for the foreseeable future, only season ticket holders will be allowed in West Lower Blocks 27 to 30. Our intention is to inform all Millwall fans of the situation and ask for your support.
I urge you to ensure that the message gets across loud and clear to everyone; the minority amongst us must stop hurting our Club or the consequences of the damage done could be catastrophic. I feel the Club is capable of performing at a much higher level and I look forward to working with the team, management and fans to achieve this.
Allow us to progress together and get our Club moving forward again.
John G Berylson.