Townsend Escapes Injury After Pitch Roller Accident
Townsend Escapes Injury After Pitch Roller Accident
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Before joining PT Prachuap, Townsend played 30 matches for Kanchanaburi Power, scoring three goals and providing six assists; the club’s relegation prompted his move to remain in Thailand’s top flight.
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Townsend began his career in Tottenham’s academy, spent 15 years in the Premier League and moved to Turkey’s Antalyaspor in 2024 before continuing his career in Thailand.
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The match against Pattani was Townsend’s first Prachuap appearance from the substitutes’ bench after he had started the club’s opening two matches against Rayong and Sukhothai.
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Reports described the roller as stopping around Townsend’s hips, preventing it from continuing farther over him while teammates rushed to help.
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Townsend’s career in Thailand followed a spell at Antalyaspor and extended his professional playing career to 17 years, according to reports.
Former England winger Andros Townsend narrowly escaped serious injury when a pitch roller struck and briefly pinned his leg during PT Prachuap's warm-up before a Thai League match against Pattani FC on Friday. BBC reported that the incident occurred when a staff member lost control of the heavy equipment as Townsend chased a pass near the touchline. Shocked teammates and the driver rushed to free him immediately.
The 35-year-old walked away with only minor injuries and later came on as a stoppage-time substitute in Prachuap's 3-0 victory. EADT described how the roller stopped around Townsend's hips, preventing more serious damage. Townsend made light of the scare on social media, calling it just another day playing football in Thailand.}
A Terrifying Moment on the Touchline
The accident unfolded during Prachuap's warm-up routine before the Pattani match. Times of India reported that Townsend was running near the touchline when the pitch roller suddenly struck his leg. The heavy equipment briefly pinned him down before concerned teammates and staff pulled him free. Townsend was able to stand and walk, avoiding what could have been a career-ending injury.
From Tottenham Academy to Thai Football
Townsend's journey has taken him across continents over 17 years as a professional player. He began his career in Tottenham's academy before spending 15 years in England's Premier League, establishing himself as a reliable winger. After leaving the top flight, Townsend signed with Turkey's Antalyaspor in 2024 before moving to Thailand to continue his career.
His move to Thailand came after his previous club, Kanchanaburi Power, was relegated from the top flight. Daily Hunt noted that Townsend played 30 matches for Kanchanaburi, scoring three goals and providing six assists. He joined Prachuap to remain in Thailand's top division. The Pattani match was only his third appearance for his new team.
Still Fit Enough to Play After the Scare
Medical staff cleared Townsend to return to action despite the frightening incident. Daily Hunt reported that despite suffering minor injuries, Townsend was deemed fit enough to continue. He had started Prachuap's opening two matches against Rayong and Sukhothai before Friday's game at Pattani. Coming off the bench, he appeared in stoppage time as Prachuap cruised to a 3-0 win.
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