West Ham United's announcement regarding issuing supporters who invaded the London Stadium pitch against Burnley earlier this month with lifetime bans has been met with a strong reaction on social media.

Frustrations reached boiling point as the Clarets raced into a 2-0 lead in the second half. Large section of the home fans vented their anger towards co-chairman David Gold and David Sullivan in various ways.

There were some who opted to remain in their seats but directed a strong chant towards the board.

While others decided to make their way onto the pitch and confront the Hammers players - including midfielder Mark Noble as well as defenders Angelo Ogbonna and James Collins.

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One supporter has to be physically restrained by the United captain and another elected to grab hold of the corner flag and held it above his head in a move that appeared to be a nod to the protest of 1992 when fans successfully pressured the club into halting their much-criticised "bond scheme".

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However, those actions have come at a price as the club revealed via their official website on Thursday morning that swift and decisive action has been taken against the individuals who were found to have committed "acts of severe violence and physical aggression".

A statement read:

"Lifetime bans from all West Ham United matches, both home and away, have today been issued to five individuals who crossed safety barriers to enter the field of play – a criminal offence that is a severe breach of stadium safety regulations - while a number of individuals have also been banned for life for violently throwing coins or objects with intent to injure or harm on the bridge directly in front of the Directors’ Box."

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Mark Noble clashes with a pitch invader

Marko Arnautovic long after the final whistle at the London Stadium with Hammers fans (Image: Christopher Lee/Getty Images)