Millwall chairman John Berylson said yesterday that he will refund the cost of tickets for fans who travelled to Wednesday night’s humiliating FA Cup defeat at Bradford.

Manager Ian Holloway apologised to supporters after his side were thumped 4-0 and the 456 fans who purchased their tickets in advance of the game will now get their money back.

A statement on Berylson’s behalf on Millwall’s website, www.millwallfc.co.uk, read: “He wishes to thank everyone for their continued support during difficult times.”

He also pledged to back under-fire Holloway in the transfer market in a bid to strengthen the Lions squad as they attempt to move away from relegation trouble.