Letter to Heather Rabbatts

Last updated: Tuesday 10 June, 2008

Request for clarification on points made in GFL Statement

Dear Heather

The supporters have seen the statements from John Berylson and Graham Ferguson Lacey released last week and have had a few days to take them in and discuss them. As fans of Millwall FC it is clear that we must continue to back Mr Berylson, he being the one who has unequivocally proved by his words and actions that the future of the football club is key to his vision of future success at Millwall. As supporters our focus is on football and our prime concern is the health of the football club.

However, Mr Lacey raises some pertinent questions which the supporters (and shareholders alike) would like answered. The fans' support of current board of directors is not unconditional. That support, which to date has been rightly earned by their words and deeds, must continue to be earned by demonstrating the openness and honesty we would expect, albeit without compromising the appropriate confidentiality required.

We don't want to start asking backward-looking 'who said what to whom and when?' and so the questions are..

  1. We are led to believe that the regeneration is key to the future prosperity of the company and the football club. For valid reasons news on the project has been scarce over a prolonged period of time. Every date that has been suggested with regards to more information being released has passed. We now understand that the scope of the project has changed significantly. Whilst this may or may not be 'disturbing', more information regarding the latest regeneration proposals must surely be overdue?
  2. Mr Lacey suggests that he offered to talk about a loan but no talking took place. Can anything be said to indicate why this was?
  3. Mr Lacey has now clarified that he is only looking for shareholder approval of significant decisions involving real estate. Is this a viable proposition, and are such decisions possible without them affecting the football side?

The way recent events have been played out on a basis of 'it's him or me', appears to have been unhelpful and unconstructive. Given that the choice is between 'him or me' we continue to back Mr Berylson. Not surprisingly, current events, including the resignation of a uniquely long standing Millwall director, are very worrying for Millwall fans, who would appreciate some answers in order to maintain their support for the current regime.

Regards

Millwall Supporters Club

10 June 2008