Football Association statement on Adam Johnson

Thursday 03 Mar 2016
Football Association statement: Adam Johnson court case

The Football Association has issued the following statement in regards to the Adam Johnson court case:

Adam Johnson’s conduct in this case is to be condemned. Our thoughts are with the victim and her family as they look to rebuild their lives after this traumatic ordeal.

The FA’s safeguarding team spoke with the club in April 2015. Sunderland confirmed Adam Johnson did not have any roles with the club involving a position of trust with children and was not involved in their community schemes.

The FA now awaits the sentencing hearing and the final decision of the court in this matter. No further comment will be made on the case pending this hearing and decision.

By FA Staff