PITCH ROLLER RUNS OVER ANDROS TOWNSEND IN THAILAND

A pitch roller ran over Andros Townsend's legs during half-time warm-up ahead of a Thai League match, according to a report. Townsend was preparing to return to the pitch for PT Prachuap when the roller struck him. He avoided serious injury and was able to continue with the match, coming on as a substitute later in the game. PT Prachuap went on to beat Pattani FC 3-0.

Townsend, a former England international with 13 caps, has played for several English clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Everton before joining PT Prachuap in the Thai League. Following the match, he addressed the incident in a post on Instagram, joking that "Turns out Stoke away wasn't so bad after all," a reference to a Premier League away fixture. The comment referred to his experience being struck by the roller rather than any injury sustained. No further details on the roller or the circumstances of how it came into contact with him during the warm-up have been reported.

The incident did not affect the outcome of the match, with PT Prachuap securing a 3-0 win over Pattani FC. Townsend's ability to come on as a substitute after the roller struck him indicates he was not seriously hurt, according to the report. No club statement on any injury assessment or precautionary measures for future matches has been reported. Townsend continues to play in the Thai League following his move from English football.