Millwall fans head to Den to pay respects to late owner John Berylson
Millwall fans have headed to The Den to pay their respects to chairman John Berylson, who passed away yesterday.
The Lions confirmed the loss of their 70-year-old owner in a “tragic accident”.
And tributes have flowed in from the club’s fanbase and ex-players, including owners at other clubs.
Former Millwall winger Jed Wallace has travelled down to SE16 this morning to pay his respects to the American, who first became involved with the Lions in 2006.
And there has been an outpouring of grief from those who worked or dealt with Berylson. The Boston-based businessman made Millwall a stable club which has been a continual Championship play-off contender in recent seasons.
Wallace tweeted last night: “Leader, chairman & friend. Only a couple of weeks ago on the phone to hearing this shocking news I can’t imagine how everyone within in the club feels. Thank you for everything you did for me & my family Mr Chairman. Your legacy will live on forever.”
Former Lions defender Danny Senda tweeted: “Such a kind, warm, caring man. I’ll never forget how he treated me after two serious injuries in my time at Millwall. My deepest sympathies go out to the family at this desperately sad time. RIP Mr Chairman.”
We are so sorry for your terrible loss.
John was a fantastic person who cared passionately about Millwall FC and did so much for the club and the community.
Our deepest condolences to his friends family and everyone connected to @MillwallFC 💙💙 https://t.co/DhNMsJ5hdo
— Steve Parish (@CEO4TAG) July 4, 2023
Horrible to see the tragic news about John B from @MillwallFC A brilliant owner & a lovely man I had pleasure to know. Thoughts with his family & everybody at the club. Big loss to the football world 💙
— Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) July 4, 2023
It was John Berylson’s core understanding of what really counts in life that impressed. Defeats,name calling,finger pointing,we take them all.The sanctity of life and the joy shared experiences bring is our common trait with him.
Hope we gave him as much as he gave us. #Millwall pic.twitter.com/anLIr36pU6
— Wall Art (@WallArt1885) July 5, 2023
RIP John Berylson. My abiding memory of our brilliant, loyal, and well loved owner is him standing outside the Millwall cafe talking and laughing with a bunch of fans. ❤️🦁😟
— Mickey Modern (@MickeyModern) July 5, 2023
Devastated to hear of the passing of John Berylson. Welcomed myself and my family with open arms to @MillwallFC. A true gentleman and legend who will never be forgotten, our thoughts and prayers go to his wife Amy and the Berylson family at this tragic time RIP Mr Chairman🦁
— Shaun Williams (@shaunywilliams6) July 4, 2023
So sad to hear the passing of John Berylson, one of the very best chairman i have worked under ..
His devotion to Millwall FC was unique & all connected to Millwall have lost a wonderful man … 🙏🏽#Millwall #MFC— Richard Shaw (@shoza11) July 5, 2023
Devastating news. A unbelievable man foremost & a unbelievable Chairman who worked so hard to make @MillwallFC the club it is today. My thoughts are with the Berylson family at this difficult time. RIP John Berylson 💙🕊️ https://t.co/TjUSXU4jW9
— John Marquis (@JohnMarquis09) July 4, 2023
Devastating News 💔 What a man what a chairman gutted is an understatement Rip John Berylson 🦁 Milllllllllllllllll what you done for our club nothing short of a Miracle thank you🙏
— Gary Alexander (@29gazalex) July 4, 2023
The amount of posts about John Berylson's tragic death show how loved he was at Millwall. Loads of people who joined the club said they knew what the club was about.
However, John did 'get us'. More than any other that I remember.
He was one of us. Will always be one of us.
— TaffViking (@DonTheMask) July 5, 2023