Townsend, Substituted After Scary Incident, Contributes to PT Prachuap’s Victory
Andros Townsend, who plays for Thai League 1 club PT Prachuap, made an appearance off the bench during their decisive 3-0 victory on Saturday, despite being involved in a distressing incident prior to the match.
The former England international was warming up at Pattani when he was accidentally run over by a pitch roller. While attempting to move the slow-moving machine, it rolled over Townsend’s legs before the operator came to assist him. Thankfully, the 35-year-old only suffered a cut and some bruising on his thigh, as seen in photos from local agencies. He later humorously addressed the experience on social media, sharing a video on his Instagram Stories with the caption, “Just another day in Thai Football (he was fine!).” He further joked about his experience, quipping, “Turns out Stoke away wasn’t so bad after all … swipe to see why,” in another post. Townsend remained engaged online, dubbing himself the “King of Memes in Thai League history” with a playful response to a fan post.
Townsend recently signed with Prachuap after a season at Kanchanaburi Power, which was relegated last season. Before his time in Thailand, he played for Antalyaspor in Turkey and was a notable figure in English football, having been part of the Tottenham Hotspur academy and earning 13 caps for the England national team during his tenure there. He also spent time at Newcastle United and Crystal Palace, where he made 185 appearances.
Fan Take: This incident highlights the unexpected dangers athletes face, even while merely warming up. For soccer fans, it underscores the importance of player safety and the unpredictable nature of the sport, reminding us how quickly a situation can shift from routine to alarming in professional athletics.
Source: www.cbssports.com
