Adam Johnson sacked by Sunderland

Sunderland have sacked winger Adam Johnson a day after he pleaded guilty to two child sex offences.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016 - 00:00

Dylan King

Johnson was in court on Wednesday, where he admitted one count of grooming and one of sexual activity with a 15-year-old schoolgirl, but also denied two further charges of sexual activity.

The 28-year-old will be back in court today for the start of his trial.

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