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'Thought I Was Done': Townsend Breaks Silence After Pitch Roller Crush
- On Saturday, 35-year-old former England winger Andros Townsend was run over by an out-of-control pitch roller while warming up for Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap in Thailand. The footballer narrowly escaped serious injury during the terrifying incident.
- The accident occurred at half-time when a staff member lost control of the heavy machinery. Townsend, who previously played for Luton, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace, revealed he feared being crushed while trapped beneath the roller.
- "I thought I was done," Townsend said, fearing his previously operated-on ankle or knee would snap. Teammates rushed to lift the machine, allowing him to squeeze out with only bumps and bruises.
- Despite the ordeal, Townsend continued his warm-up and appeared as a substitute later that match. PT Prachuap defeated Pattani 3-0, with Townsend later recounting his disbelief on Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored.
- The ITV pundit remains committed to his professional career despite his injury history, emphasizing that past setbacks will not stop him from playing. Townsend survived the frightening ordeal and continues with PT Prachuap.
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The old English national player Andros Townsend talked about the roll accident.
·Berlin, Germany
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Andros Townsend puts into words the bizarre situation where he was run over by a track roller. It's terrible to think about what could have happened, says the Englishman
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After a long career in the Premier League, Andros Townsend joined PT Prachuap FC, a club that plays at Thailand's highest level, in 2026. At this club, the winger undoubtedly experienced the most bizarre moment of his career. Indeed, Townsend was run over by a waltz during the warm-up.
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