Former Premier League footballer Andros Townsend played in a match in Thailand on Saturday despite being run over by a pitch roller during a pre-match warm-up. The incident occurred as Townsend was warming up for PT Prachuap's game against Pattani FC. He was able to walk away from the accident with minor injuries and later came on as a substitute in his team's 3-0 victory.
The incident highlights the unusual circumstances that can occur in football outside of major leagues and the resilience of players to continue despite unusual events.
Former Premier League and England winger Andros Townsend was involved in a bizarre incident in Thailand on Saturday when he was run over by a pitch roller during a pre-match warm-up. The 35-year-old, who now plays for Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap, was warming up for his team's match against Pattani FC when the grounds vehicle collided with him. Footage of the incident showed the roller going over his legs and lower body. Despite the frightening event, Townsend was able to walk away unharmed and later shared a video of the incident on his Instagram page, joking about the situation. He then came off the bench in the 93rd minute to feature in PT Prachuap's 3-0 victory. Townsend previously played for clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, and Everton before moving to Thailand.
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