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West Ham to use security banner in Southampton clash to protect under-threat owners David Sullivan and David Gold... as Mark Noble urges angry fans to 'get behind the team'

West Ham will erect a security barrier near the directors' box at the London Stadium for Saturday's visit of Southampton to prevent a repeat of the crowd trouble which marred their last match.

Almost 20 supporters have now been issued with lifetime bans following the shameful scenes during the 3-0 defeat by Burnley on March 10.

Five fans invaded the pitch while hundreds more gathered on the concourse below the executive seats to protest against David Sullivan and David Gold.

Mark Noble urged supporters to avoid re-creating the chaos that unfolded earlier this month
Mark Noble urged supporters to avoid re-creating the chaos that unfolded earlier this month
From the director's box West Ham co-owner David Sullivan is confronted by a supporter
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan is confronted by a fan during their 3-0 defeat by Burnley

The joint-owners were eventually forced to leave their seats for their own safety, with Sullivan being struck by a coin.