IPSWICH striker James Norwood was forced to smash his car window with a rock to avoid a hefty club fine for being late for training.
The funny and outspoken 29-year-old took the drastic action as he faced being hit with a penalty by manager Paul Lambert.
James Norwood was forced to smash the window of his own carCredit: Instagram @jnors10
Norwood was forced into the drastic action to avoid a hefty fine for being late for trainingCredit: Instagram @jnors10
Having locked his car and house keys inside his motor, the League One ace was unable to get into his vehicle or his home.
But faced with the awkward predicament, Norwood was forced into a hasty decision to get him out the sticky situation.
And given the size of the fines imposed by Lambert for tardiness at the Tractor Boys, the striker decided it would be cheaper to smash the window than pay the late fee.
He told BBC Sport: “I put the battery on to defrost my window, closed the door and it locked.
“The first rock hit the window and bounced off.
“I’d been locked out for half an hour in minus 87 and when I tried to throw harder I couldn’t feel my hands and released late and got my door, severely denting it.”
Norwood was stranded in minus three temperatures and needed three attempts before the window caved in.
And it’s not the first time he has been in this sort of trouble – having once locked himself out of his flat the day before a game!
But after the story became public, Ipswich Audi saved the day and provided Norwood with a replacement vehicle that he was very pleased with.
He posted a snap of the silver Audi R8 alongside the caption: “Thanks to @ipswichaudi for sorting this beast as a replacement car.
“My luck has changed !!! #AudiR8.”
Norwood shared his plight on InstagramCredit: Instagram @jnors10
Pictures showed smashed glass covering the passenger seatCredit: Instagram @jnors10
Norwood even dented the door of his carCredit: Instagram @jnors10
But Ipswich Audi saved the day and provided a replacement for the forwardCredit: Instagram @jnors10
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