Man faces prison for racist tweet about Ireland footballer Michael Obafemi

Burnley's Michael Obafemi in action during the Sky Bet Championship match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

A man has been warned he faces a potential prison sentence for sending a racist tweet about Irish international footballer Michael Obafemi.

Josh Phillips, 26, sent the abusive message in response to a tweet from Swansea City FC announcing that Obafemi, 22, was being transferred on loan to Burnley.