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Burnley midfielder Cork: West Ham win just weird; Noble situation unfair

Jack Cork says Burnley held their nerve to thump West Ham United on a chaotic day day at London stadium.

The Clarets won 3-0 on Saturday amid four pitch invasions from home fans.

“It was one of the weirder football environments I've experienced. It looked like it was poorly dealt with," said experienced midfielder Cork.

“It's a good win for us but it was disappointing to see the crowd reacting like that. It was strange because they did alright first half, they worked hard. We came out stronger second half.

“It's bad for the West Ham players and the kids (who ended up on the Burnley bench). One lad came on with a corner flag, swinging it about, and you don't know what he's going to do with it.

“It seemed like a while for security to come on."

The Clarets midfielder had plenty of sympathy with former England Under-21 teammate Noble.

Mark Noble is someone who gives everything for this football club and it's unfair he had to deal with that situation," said Cork.

“He's a great player and he is West Ham. He's got great qualities, he could have played for England. He's given everything for the club and it's a shame he had to deal with a situation like that."

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