Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend
Summary
Andros Townsend, a former England soccer player now playing in Thailand, was run over by a pitch roller while warming up for a match. He escaped with minor injuries and continued to play in the game.Key Facts
- Andros Townsend is a 35-year-old former England winger who currently plays for PT Prachuap in the Thai League 1.
- The incident happened during a warm-up in Pattani, Thailand, when a staff member lost control of a heavy pitch roller.
- Townsend’s left leg got briefly stuck under the roller, but he was not seriously hurt.
- He described the moment as “terrifying” but was able to get free with help from his teammates.
- Townsend was worried about his previously injured left ankle and knee but suffered only bumps and bruises.
- He stayed to play after the incident and came off the bench late in a 3-0 victory.
- Townsend shared the story in an interview and also joked about the incident on Instagram.
- He had not seen two rollers used during warm-up before and was surprised by their presence.
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