Former England and Tottenham winger Andros Townsend appears to be hit and briefly run over by a pitch roller during PT Prachuap’s warm-up in Thailand ahead of a match against Pattani FC. Multiple reports describe the incident as occurring at or near the touchline at Pattani Province Stadium, where the vehicle moves toward him while he is warming up.
Footage referenced by outlets shows Townsend reacting suddenly and falling, with concerns raised by players nearby as his leg looks trapped awkwardly between the roller and the turf. In all accounts, the roller’s driver quickly intervenes after the incident and Townsend ultimately gets back up, without reports of serious injury. Times of India and Free Press Journal both note that Townsend has only superficial wounds, while Metro emphasizes that he returned to his feet and went on to take part in the game.
Despite the scare, Townsend plays a late role: he comes off the bench in stoppage time, replacing Jesper Nyholm, as PT Prachuap wins 3-0. Metro also reports that Townsend later posted about the incident on Instagram, indicating he was fine, while the other outlets focus on the viral nature of the warm-up video.
