Imagine a bustling Thursday night, where the anticipation for a Europa League match hangs in the air.
TNT Sports pundit Peter Crouch recently shared an amusing tale about his journey to the Tottenham Stadium, which took a rather unexpected turn.
He and fellow pundit Glenn Hoddle found themselves in a predicament that forced them to leave their car behind and trek the final stretch on foot, all in a race against time to make it before kick-off.
Travel Woes and Delays
The night didn’t go smoothly for anyone, as severe rail disruptions and road closures caused a significant delay.
Spurs’ opponents, Qarabag, arrived at the stadium a mere 15 minutes before the scheduled kick-off, prompting a 35-minute postponement of the match.
The chaos was palpable, and TNT cameras caught the moment Qarabag finally pulled up to their destination in north London.
A Comedic Exchange
As the situation unfolded, presenter Lynsey Hipgrave couldn’t resist poking fun at Crouch’s struggle.
“Hopefully they ran down the High Road like me and Glenn!” she joked.
Crouch confirmed the car abandonment, saying, “Ah, we did. We gave up with the car.”
Hoddle chimed in humorously, adding, “Peter ran, and I limped,” illustrating the frantic nature of their journey.
The Match Begins
The chaos didn’t end with their arrival.
Major disruptions on the London Overground and the closure of the A10 in both directions contributed to the night’s travel challenges.
However, once the match finally kicked off, Spurs faced yet another hurdle: centre-back Radu Dragusin received a red card for a professional foul just 10 minutes in.
Despite being a man down, the home side managed to take the lead just five minutes later, thanks to Brennan Johnson’s expertly placed shot from a tough angle.
So, what’s next for the Spurs after such a tumultuous evening? Only time will tell!