Adam Johnson is charged but can still play football
The best player without any doubt on the books of Sunderland AFC is Adam Johnson and I am a big fan of his.
However, Adam has been charged of sexual grooming and sexual activity with a 15 year old girl.
He will appear before Peterlee Magistrates on May 20th.
Originally Adam Johnson was suspended by the club but when Dick Advocaat took over a few weeks ago this was lifted and he was free to play again until he answered bail. Now that he has been charged the football club have said Adam Johnson can still play as normal.
I am in two minds whether this is the correct decision because no matter what has gone on the pressure may get to him and affect his game. Should it affect him negatively then Sunderland, who are in desperate need of points, could also suffer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32446760
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor ... ns-9109683
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Adam Johnson is charged but can still play football
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Re: Adam Johnson is charged but can still play football
Interesting decision by the club but due to the position we are in what options do SAFC have?
Re: Adam Johnson is charged but can still play football
I agree that we need our best player but opposing teams will have his life.Cracker wrote:Interesting decision by the club but due to the position we are in what options do SAFC have?
Re: Adam Johnson is charged but can still play football
Apparently Adam Johnson wasn't "mentally prepared" for the game at Stoke. I wonder why.
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Re: Adam Johnson is charged but can still play football
Sounds like a pop but after what the lad has been through can you blame him?red ken wrote:Apparently Adam Johnson wasn't "mentally prepared" for the game at Stoke. I wonder why.