I received a suspended sentence in July for sexual activity with a minor (a single incident with no penetration). The FA have decided to ban me from all football, including playing. I have no intention of coaching, being a captain or anything else and will be playing towards the bottom of grass roots football.

Does anyone have any experience of bans by sports bodies? 

They seem to want to cover themselves rather than protect the community

The judge in my case stated in court that my playing sport was a vital part of my rehab - but the FA just want to block me

Any advice?