player got sacked over sexual assault
Sunderland sack Adam Johnson after winger pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16 years
- Adam Johnson sacked by Sunderland after pleading guilty to grooming and sexual activity with child under 16 years
- The Black Cats winger and former England international admitted grooming, kissing and touching a 15-year-old
- Prior to the player's sacking by his club, adidas ended their sponsorship of the former Manchester City player
Sunderland have sacked Adam Johnson after he pleaded guilty to child sex offences this week.
The 28-year-old winger shocked club officials on Wednesday when he admitted one count of grooming and one of sexual activity with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. His trial at Bradford Crown Court on two further counts of sexual activity begins on Friday morning.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce confirmed earlier on Thursday that Johnson would not play in the Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday, but the situation quickly escalated and senior club officials took the decision to terminate his contract on Thursday night.
The news came hours after sports manufacturer adidas terminated their boot sponsorship with Johnson, saying in a statement: ‘Adidas can confirm that it has terminated its contract with footballer Adam Johnson with immediate effect. This follows his guilty pleas entered earlier this week.’
Sportsmail understands that adidas’s deal to supply Sunderland’s kit is not affected as Johnson’s £10,000-a-year boot contract was a separate endorsement.
The club’s main sponsors are also declining
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