Fa condemns johnson after guilty verdict

The Football Association has condemned former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson after he was guilty on one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl on Wednesday. Former England

international Johnson was cleared of another charge but had already admitted to one count of sexual activity with a child and grooming. The 28-year-old was told by the judge at Bradford

Crown Court he can expect a "substantial prison sentence" when an outcome is delivered in the next few weeks. You may like While Sunderland have said they were shocked by Johnson

changing his plea to guilty on the two lesser charges, questions remain as to what the Premier League club knew following his first police interview in May 2015. Johnson continued to play

for the club up until he pleaded guilty in court and was subsequently sacked. The FA discussed the matter with the club in April last year - around a month after he was initially arrested by

Durham Police. "Adam Johnson's conduct in this case is to be condemned," read the FA's statement. "Our thoughts are with the victim and her family as they look to

rebuild their lives after this traumatic ordeal. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. "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."