Hull City's Sorba Thomas Unhurt After Car Crash
Hull City's Sorba Thomas Unhurt After Car Crash
Anonymous
Key Points
1
Thomas had made two appearances for Hull: he came off the bench in a 0-0 Premier League draw with Aston Villa and started the 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat by Sunderland.
2
Before joining Hull, Thomas was named Stoke City’s Player of the Year after recording 10 goals and 13 assists in all competitions last season.
3
Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic said Thomas can play as a left-sided No. 10 and praised his delivery, set pieces, pace and defensive responsibility: “I think he suits us a lot.”
4
Thomas’s departure from Stoke prompted sporting director Jon Walters to say the club was disappointed after only one season, but understood the winger’s “firm desire” to take the opportunity to play in the Premier League.
5
Witnesses reportedly saw the Land Rover slide along its roof, while local residents gathered at the scene; the reports said no precise details about the cause of the collision had been released.
Hull City winger Sorba Thomas walked away unharmed after his Land Rover flipped onto its roof near the club's training ground Friday morning. The 27-year-old Welsh international was driving on Millhouse Wood Lane around 9am when the crash occurred. Hull City confirmed Thomas escaped completely unscathed, though his availability for Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea remains uncertain.
Emergency services including police and firefighters responded to the scene near Cottingham training ground. Images showed the £160,000 vehicle resting on its roof with significant damage. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the car slide along the road before flipping. The exact cause of the collision has not been disclosed.
Thomas Just Started at Hull After Stoke Move
Thomas joined Hull recently from Stoke City, where he was named Player of the Year last season. He recorded 10 goals and 13 assists across all competitions for Stoke. At Hull, the 27-year-old has made two appearances so far: a substitute role in a 0-0 Premier League draw with Aston Villa and a start in a 1-0 Carabao Cup loss to Sunderland.
Manager Sergej Jakirovic praised Thomas's versatility and skill. "I think he suits us a lot," Jakirovic said, highlighting the winger's ability to play as a left-sided No. 10, his delivery, set-piece quality, pace and defensive work rate. Stoke City sporting director Jon Walters said the club understood Thomas's "firm desire" to play in the Premier League.
Saturday's Chelsea Clash Now in Doubt
The crash happened just one day before Hull's home fixture against Chelsea. Despite emerging uninjured, Hull City has not confirmed whether Thomas will be available for selection. Medical checks and the psychological impact of the incident could affect his participation. The club will make a final decision closer to kickoff.
Emergency Services Swift Response at Training Ground
Police, firefighters and club personnel quickly attended the scene on Millhouse Wood Lane. Local residents gathered as the vehicle was extracted from the road. No injuries were reported among emergency responders or bystanders. The incident highlights the dangers of driving near the training facility during busy morning hours.
Sentiment
Mostly NegativeNEGATIVENEUTRALPOSITIVE
Publishers
17
Articles
9
Reach
26
A
AnonymousAuthor
