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‘It’s horrible to watch’ – Ex-Town winger opens up about being run over during a game

Former Ipswich Town winger Andros Townsend says he was lucky to escape serious injury after he was run over by a pitch roller during a game in Thailand.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:50 PM
‘It’s horrible to watch’ – Ex-Town winger opens up about being run over during a game
Key Things to Know
  • Andros Townsend was run over by a pitch roller during a halftime warm-up in Thailand.
  • The 35-year-old winger escaped without serious injury, suffering only bumps and bruises.
  • The incident occurred during a match between Townsend's side Prachuap and hosts Pattani.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand. The incident occurred during halftime warm-ups of a match between Townsend's club, Prachuap, and their hosts Pattani.

Speaking to Piers Morgan, the 35-year-old former Ipswich Town and Tottenham player explained that he suffered only bumps and bruises. Despite his teammates calling for medical staff and a stretcher, Townsend continued his warm-up and remained available to play.

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