Former Tottenham star Andros Townsend has joined Thai Premier League club PT Prachuap, signing for the 17th team of his career. The 34-year-old winger moves to the top-flight side after leaving fellow Thai club Kanchanaburi Power, who play in the second tier. Writing on Instagram, Townsend said, "The Thai adventure continues."
PT Prachuap is based in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, located 150 miles south of Bangkok. The club appeared to leak Townsend's arrival two weeks ago when asking if anyone had a three-bedroom house available for him to live in. Townsend made 29 appearances for Kanchanaburi Power last season, scoring three goals.
Townsend previously played for Spurs, Newcastle, Palace and Everton before moving to Thailand following a short spell with Turkish side Antalyaspor. His move comes after he worked for ITV as a co-commentator during the World Cup.
World Cup Raw Steak Diet
The former England winger went viral at the tournament for his unconventional diet, which includes eating raw steak. Townsend released a series of videos promoting his all-natural diet of raw steak, sardines and boiled eggs eaten on a plane.
His goal was to maintain his health while staying in hotels during the tournament without access to cooking facilities while facing fast food temptations. "Never let your circumstances dictate your health," Townsend said. He claims to have eaten raw meat for four years, starting during his time in the Premier League when he had access to top dietary advice.
Health Risks and Nutrients
Eating raw meat carries risks of contamination from harmful bacteria such as E. coli or Salmonella, as well as parasites. While whole cuts of raw meat restrict bacteria from entering compared to ground meat, bacteria can still remain on the surface.
Townsend said he has suffered no health issues from eating raw meat and defended his choice, arguing it provides more nutrients. Certain nutrients, including Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, can partially degrade during cooking, meaning raw meat retains higher concentrations.
