Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand match
Former England international Andros Townsend was run over by a pitch roller while warming up for a Thai League 1 match at Pattani on Saturday.
Staff lost control of vehicle
A member of staff appeared to lose control of the heavy machine during pre-match preparations. Townsend's left leg briefly got stuck under the vehicle before he was pulled free. He remained unhurt throughout the entire incident.
Player returned for victory
Townsend came off the bench late in the game to help his team secure a win. PT Prachuap defeated their opponents with a final score of three goals to nil. The 35-year-old forward later shared photos of the event on social media.
Athlete jokes about experience
The footballer posted on Instagram that an away trip to Stoke was not so bad after all. He referenced a previous post comparing sun-drenched Thai conditions with visits to Bet365 Stadium. Fans described him as the King of Memes in Thai League history.
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- BBC News
- The Guardian
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