Townstein Jokes 'Stoke Away Wasn't So Bad' After Roller Incident in Thailand
Andros Townsend avoided injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a warm-up in Thailand. The 35-year-old joked about the incident on social media.
TL;DR Andros Townsend avoided injury after a bizarre incident involving a pitch roller during a pre-match warm-up in Thailand.
Key Points - Townsend was run over by a pitch roller while warming up for a fixture at Pattani. - The incident occurred during a Thai League 1 match. - The 35-year-old avoided injury and joked about the event on social media.
What We Know According to The Guardian Football, a clip emerged on social media on Saturday night showing the former England winger being taken out by the roller. Townsend currently plays for PT Prachuap in the Thai League 1. The report notes he joked that the incident proved 'Stoke away wasn't so bad after all.'
Why It Matters While the incident is a humorous anecdote, it highlights the unpredictable nature of pre-match preparations in lower-profile leagues. For Townsend, it serves as a reminder of the physical risks involved in football, even outside top-flight English football.
What Happens Next Townsend is expected to continue playing for PT Prachuap in upcoming fixtures. Whether the Thai Football Federation or PT Prachuap will review pitch maintenance protocols is not confirmed as of this report.
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