Football fan sentenced over ‘vile’ tweet about Ireland striker Michael Obafemi

Swansea City supporter Josh Phillips posted the abusive message in response to a tweet from the club announcing the then 22-year-old player was being transferred on loan to Burnley Football Club.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 14:47

Bronwen Weatherby, PA

A football fan who sent a “vile” racist tweet about Irish international striker Michael Obafemi has been sentenced in the UK.

Swansea City supporter Josh Phillips posted the abusive message in response to a tweet from the club announcing the then 22-year-old player was being transferred on loan to Burnley Football Club.

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