Shirt sponsor 'wants Anelka out' after controversial gesture

West Brom sponsor Zoopla has reportedly threatened to withdraw its lucrative shirt deal with the club unless Nicolas Anelka is axed from the team.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014 - 11:01

West Brom sponsor Zoopla has reportedly threatened to withdraw its lucrative shirt deal with the club unless Nicolas Anelka is axed from the team.

The suggestion follows Anelka’s controversial ’quenelle’ gesture made during Albion’s 3-3 draw at West Ham on December 28, which the Football Association is currently investigating.

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