Burnley demand explanation from Ladbrokes after sponsor taunts players

• Official Ladbrokes account tweeted middle-finger emoji at Burnley players
• Ladbrokes signed up as Burnley’s official UK betting partner in August

Burnley are seeking an explanation from their official betting partner Ladbrokes after the firm tweeted an offensive emoji aimed at players Chris Wood and Charlie Taylor.

Ladbrokes, who are the club’s “official UK betting partner” and sponsor the Cricket Field Stand at Turf Moor, sent the message in the wake of Burnley’s loss to Leeds in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

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