MILLWALL players and staff visited The Den on Monday morning to pay their respects to John Berylson.
The American owner died last week aged 70 after an accident in Massachusetts in the United States.
Fans have arrived at Millwall’s stadium in numbers over the past week to leave flowers, shirts and scarves outside the ground in tribute to the popular chairman.
Gary Rowett and the Lions’ squad arrived together at The Den after coming back from their pre-season training camp in Alicante.
Pictures from Millwall’s Twitter account show players and staff outside the stadium, with flowers set to be laid.
Captain Shaun Hutchinson and new signing Kevin Nisbet can be seen near Rowett as the players took in the beautiful tributes already left in Berylson’s honour.
Millwall players and staff pay their respects. pic.twitter.com/lwIW3ek0wq
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) July 10, 2023
Thank you, Mr Chairman. For everything. pic.twitter.com/wdKbK9vPyw
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) July 10, 2023
Another tweet from the official Millwall account adds: “Thank you, Mr Chairman. For everything.”
The club were left stunned by the shock passing of the much-loved chairman last week.
Berylson became a significant shareholder in Millwall in 2007 after heading up a consortium to invest in the club, who were then in League One.
He then replaced Stewart Till as chairman and oversaw two promotions to get the side into the Championship twice.
Tributes have been paid by fans and players in the last few days since news emerged of Berylson’s passing.
Midfielder George Saville said: “An amazing owner but more importantly an amazing man. The club wouldn’t be where it is today without his dedication and support.
“Thank you doesn’t seem enough but everything going forward will be for him. Sending all my love to Mr Chairman’s family, friends, as well as everyone connected past and present to Millwall Football Club.
“Rest in peace, Mr Chairman.”