A Leyton Orient fan wins £15,000 during a half-time crossbar challenge and somehow injures himself by slipping his knee.
O’s Season Card holder Graham Pringle became the first to win the BetWright Bangers N’ Cash Challenge at half-time in the 1-1 draw with Cardiff City.
The prize pot had grown to £15,000 after previous failed attempts and had started at £3,000 at the start of the season, but twelve fans missed out and it grew by £1,000 with each subsequent home game.
Graham’s second attempt proved accurate compared to his gentler first attempt. In front of the Cardiff fans he ran over and, at the encouragement of a friend, did a dramatic knee slide, but unfortunately injured his wrist in the process, probably breaking/spraining it.
Graham said, according to the East London Advertiser: “You can’t describe the feeling of hitting the bar in front of the Leyton Orient fans. I said to my wife afterwards that after marrying her it was probably the second best thing that ever happened to me in my life. It was incredible, a fantastic feeling.”
“After missing my first attempt, I thought I would hit my second harder and right in the middle – I was over the moon. The excitement of being out here, regardless of winning the money, was just amazing.”
“I thought I had nothing to lose, I have three grandchildren who all play football and I thought I have to do it just for them – it makes them proud. With the money I will probably treat my children to a holiday or take them and upgrade my car!”
David Matthews, CEO of Betwright, said: “That’s what football and Bangers N’ Cash are all about. Moments like this are what fans remember and it was unforgettable to see a lifelong Orient fan apply the Wright touch at BetWright Stadium.”
“We are proud to play our part in creating experiences that fans will remember for a lifetime and are delighted that he is going home with £15,000.”
Here’s how Twitter users reacted after a Leyton Orient fan won £15,000 during a half-time challenge and injured himself by slipping his knee…
