Man charged with racially abusing West Brom midfielder Romaine Sawyers

Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion – Premier League – Bramall Lane
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A 49-year-old man has been charged with racially abusing West Brom midfielder Romaine Sawyers.

West Midlands Police said Simon Silwood is alleged to have sent an offensive message to 29-year-old Sawyers via social media in January.

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