Adam Johnson's aunt has posted her support on the disgraced footballer's appeal page, which remains on Facebook despite a series of poisonous comments by his followers.
The webpage - which was set up supporters of Johnson's claims that he was wrongfully convicted of child sex crimes - has caused fury among campaigners.
It was previously backed by Johnson's sister, Faye, and has now been supported by the player's aunt, Susan Khennache.
Adam Johnson's aunt has become the latest family member to support an online campaign for his appeal
Johnson (pictured, left, after his arrest and, right, following the jury's guilty verdict last week) is awaiting sentence for two counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming
Ms Khennache left a message on the site soon after it was set up, writing the player's initials 'AJ' followed by a heart emoji.
It comes after Johnson's younger sister urged fans to show their support for the former Sunderland midfielder by posting a photo of him as their profile picture.
She is also believed to be the author of a poem placed on the page, which ends: 'I mean no offense when I say this to you but Adams my brother and this is what i must do!'
On Monday, Facebook took down the Adam Johnson Appeal Fight page after complaints from members of the public.
However a page under the same name later appeared on the site, on which people have posted comments attacking his young victim and calling her a 'joke'.
The former Sunderland and England winger is currently on bail ahead of a sentencing hearing, at which he is expected to be handed a lengthy jail term.
Johnson's sister, Faye, has also backed a plea for people to share this 'Justice for Johnson' poster online
He admitted kissing and grooming a 15-year-old he met through the club and was convicted of sexually touching the girl.
It is understood he is planning to appeal the verdict of the jury, which also found him not guilty of engaging in oral sex with the girl.
The club, whose chief executive Margaret Byrne resigned over the scandal, announced this week that they will refund supporters the £68 it cost to buy a shirt with the former winger's name on the back.
Refunds will also be offered on children's replica strips, which themselves sold for £45 earlier this season.
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