Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Townsend describes pitch roller scare as 'terrifying'
Andros Townsend has spoken for the first time about the moment he was run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.
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Who
Andros Townsend
What
Run over by pitch roller
When
Saturday
Where
Pattani, Thailand
What happened. Andros Townsend was warming up for a match in Pattani on Saturday when a staff member appeared to lose control of a heavy pitch roller. His left leg briefly got stuck under the vehicle, but he was unhurt and came off the bench in a 3-0 win.
- Townsend said he was lucky to escape with just bumps and bruises.
- He described the incident as 'terrifying' and 'horrible to watch back'.
- The 35-year-old now plays for PT Prachuap in Thai League 1.
“Every time I see it, I'm cringing, I'm in disbelief.”
— Andros Townsend
Townsend, who won 13 caps for England, has had numerous injury setbacks during his career.
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