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.
Michael Obafemi went on loan to Burnley from Swansea City Football Club (PA)

Michael Obafemi went on loan to Burnley from Swansea City Football Club (PA)

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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