On 12 occasions last season the behaviour of Millwall fans was reported by match officials to the Football Association.

Nine of these were home matches and the reports centred around:

1. Pitch Incursion
2. Missile throwing
3. Racial Abuse

All of the above are criminal offences, and any breach of the regulations, whilst constituting a crime, can lead to serious penalties inflicted on the Club.

Meetings have taken place with the Millwall Supporters Club, The Lions Trust, the Fan on the Board and other parties at which it was agreed the club must continue sanctions against those who are arrested/ejected for such offences.

1. Pitch Incursion

As soon as anybody comes over the concrete wall, the offence is committed. The pitch is everything the other side of the concrete wall. The Law does not differentiate between celebratory or aggressive incursion.

2. Missile throwing

Missiles can, and do hit anyone; including fellow supporters (including children), staff, players and officials, and are the main subject of the aforementioned official reports.

3. Racial Abuse

Unacceptable; illegal and hurtful to the Club, staff, fellow supporters, players and the wider community.

All people arrested are automatically banned until the case is completed, and bans for other offences are for a minimum period depending on circumstances.

For Millwall Football Club to achieve the success we all desire, we cannot afford the potential financial penalties or ground closures associated with these offences.

This is our club - help us protect it.

John G Berylson (chairman)
Peter Garston (FOTB)
Bob Asprey (MSC)
Jes Holden (Lions Trust)