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Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / September 20

(Watch) Former Tottenham star miraculously survives a terrifying freak accident as a heavy pitch roller almost crushes the veteran

Spurs supporters are breathing a massive sigh of relief after shocking footage emerged of a former winger surviving an unbelievable halftime collision.

Andros Townsend News / Total Pro Sports / September 20
Soccer Star Gets Run Over By Pitch Roller During Horrific Scene On The Pitch

Soccer Star Gets Run Over By Pitch Roller During Horrific Scene On The Pitch

Former Premier League star Andros Townsend has seen most of what the game can throw at a winger. A pitch roller during warm-up was a new one. The ex-England international was passing with PT Prachuap teammates before Saturday’s Thai League trip to Pattani when a staffer drove a metal roller straight through the drill.

Everton FC News / ESPN / September 20

Townsend run over by pitch roller, escapes injury

Former England international Andros Townsend has remarkably escaped injury after being run over by a pitch roller in the Thai Pro League.

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Crystal Palace News / Goal.com / September 20

'Away at Stoke wasn’t all that bad': former England international jokes after bizarre accident

When former top players move the end of their careers to a league away from Europe’s top table, people like to talk about “winding down in comfort”. Someone should ask Andros Townsend about that.

Crystal Palace News / Goal.com / September 20

Half-body horror! Former England winger Andros Townsend RUN OVER by pitch roller in shocking pre-match freak accident

Former England international Andros Townsend miraculously escaped serious injury after a horrifying incident with a piece of ground equipment in Thailand.

Soccer News / Goal.com / July 17
'Every decision was the right one!' - Thomas Tuchel defended over substitions against Argentina as England legend questions fierce criticism of German coach

'Every decision was the right one!' - Thomas Tuchel defended over substitions against Argentina as England legend questions fierce criticism of German coach

John Barnes has defended Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting the German coach made the correct substitutions.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 18
Andros Townsend reveals why Igor Tudor’s system ‘could work in the way that Tottenham play’

Andros Townsend reveals why Igor Tudor’s system ‘could work in the way that Tottenham play’

Igor Tudor has been brought in to steady the ship for Tottenham Hotspur after the dismissal of Thomas Frank last week. With Spurs now firmly in the relegation mix, the big Croat has been brought in until the end of the season to shake things up and try to steer the club up the table.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 21, 2025

Tottenham’s Academy: Can It Reclaim Its Status as England’s Talent Factory?

The English football pyramid has long been a machine for turning young dreams into stardom. But few clubs have carried the label of “talent factory” as proudly—or as precariously—as Tottenham Hotspur.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 9, 2025

Chelsea Set to Face ‘Monster’ in Club World Cup Final After PSG Destroy Real Madrid

Following the win by PSG, former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Andros Townsend used one word to describe what Luis Enrique has transformed the Parisians into this season.

Soccer News / Stretty News / May 2, 2025
'Unbelievable' – Townsend was so shocked by Man Utd star he ‘had to look twice’

'Unbelievable' – Townsend was so shocked by Man Utd star he ‘had to look twice’

Andros Townsend could hardly believe Harry Maguire was the author of the brilliant piece of skill that culminated in Manchester United’s opener on Thursday.

Soccer News / Stretty News / August 28, 2024
Andros Townsend: Rashford waiting for the penny to drop

Andros Townsend: Rashford waiting for the penny to drop

Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend judges Manchester United’s wingers and the role they are expected to play. Several of United’s wingers are

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 16, 2024
‘You can’t have…’ – Andros Townsend rips into Liverpool player who lost the ball 12x in defeat

‘You can’t have…’ – Andros Townsend rips into Liverpool player who lost the ball 12x in defeat

Andros Townsend was unimpressed with one Liverpool player who was in action for his country on Saturday. Having missed out on Euro 2020 due to injury, Dominik Szoboszlai became the youngest captain in the tournament’s history as he led out Hungary for their Euro 2024 group opener against Switzerland.

Soccer News / NBC Sports / December 23, 2023

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