Andros Townsend describes terrifying pitch roller incident in Thailand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Andros Townsend, a player for PT Prachuap in Thai League 1, was run over by a pitch roller while warming up for a match in Pattani on Saturday. The former England winger's left leg briefly became stuck under the vehicle, but he escaped with minor injuries. Townsend spoke about the incident on Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored, stating he was fortunate to avoid serious harm. He was able to play later in the 3-0 victory over his team’s opponent. Despite the scary moment, he expressed determination to continue playing, dismissing any concerns raised by teammates about visiting a doctor after the incident.
- •Andros Townsend was warming up when the incident occurred
- •He escaped with a few bumps and bruises
- •Townsend played in a 3-0 win after the incident
- •He noted the event was terrifying and unexpected
- •Incident raises awareness about pitch safety protocols
- 10:13 PMBBC Sport — Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend
"Townsend says he was lucky to only escape from under the roller with a few "bumps and bruises".
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