On 23 October 2013, Holloway left the club by mutual consent after less than a year in charge.[29] He managed to gain only three points from their first eight games in the top flight.[citation needed] On 6 January 2014, Holloway signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Millwall, taking over from Steve Lomas.[30] On 6 January 2014 he signed two-and-a-half-year deal with Millwall, taking over from Steve Lomas.[30] He guided the club to Championship safety for the 2013–14 season as Millwall finished 19th, four points above the relegation places.