A Leyton Orient fan wins £15,000 during a half time crossbar challenge and somehow injures himself with a knee slide.
O’s Season Card Holder Graham Pringle became the first to win the BetWright Bangers N’ Cash Challenge during the break of the 1-1 draw with Cardiff City.
The prize pot had grown to £15,000 after rolling over from previous failed attempts, starting at £3,000 back at the start of the season, but twelve fans missed it, and it grew by £1,000 every home game that passed.
Graham’s second attempt proved accurate compared to his softer first try. In front of the Cardiff fans, he ran over and did a dramatic knee slide after being encouraged by a friend, but unfortunately damaged his wrist in the process, thought to be fractured / sprained.
That winning £1️⃣5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ feeling! 🤑
WHAT A MOMENT for O’s fan Graham Pringle in E10 yesterday 👏#LOFC #OneOrient | @BetWrightUK pic.twitter.com/fcpQm8H51Y
— Leyton Orient FC (@leytonorientfc) January 11, 2026
Graham said, per East London Advertiser: “You can’t describe the feeling of hitting the crossbar in front of the Leyton Orient fans. I said to my wife afterwards it’s probably the second best thing that’s ever happened in my life, after marrying her. It was unbelievable, a fantastic feeling.”
“After missing my first attempt, I thought I’d hit my second one harder and right down the middle – I was over the moon. The buzz of being out here, irrespective of winning the money, was just brilliant.”
“I thought I had nothing to lose, I’ve got three grandsons that all play football and I thought just for them I’ve got to do it – it makes them proud. With the money I’ll probably treat my kids to holidays or take them away, and upgrade my car!”
David Matthews, CEO of Betwright, said: “This is what football and Bangers N’ Cash are all about. Moments like this are what fans remember, and seeing a lifelong Orient supporter apply the Wright touch at the BetWright Stadium was unforgettable.”
“We’re proud to play our part in creating experiences that stay with fans for a lifetime, and are delighted he’s going home with £15,000.”
Here’s how social media users reacted after a Leyton Orient fan wins £15,000 during a half time challenge and injures himself with a knee slide…
@HLTCO: Superb scenes with him sliding on his arse in celebration. Lovely stuff. 😂
@Tom_Som08: Heard him on talkSPORT earlier. I’m sure he said he broke his wrist in the celebration
@jake_murphy95: Sat in the south stand for that, he gee’s up the crowd, crowd go mad. As he’s walking off “ sign him up” echos across the stadium 😂😂
@blades3690: £15,000 and an injury. Lucky bleeder
@mattwicks__: Fair play, gunna be gutted when he’s told it can only be spent in the club shop
@davidjohnmelvin: Fair doo’s was a crisp shot!
@rhyslloydyy: Anyone got this on video? Was enjoying the pie and mash and heard a big roar 🤣 When I came back up I could see where he had tore the pitch up with his knee slide hahaha
@HOODYAFC: This was fucking magic to see live!
@JulianJ80289895: After his 1st effort🤦🏻..we (ccfc fans) thought no chance! Bloody hustler, great 2nd effort and well celebrated young man 👊🏼🫡
@Boatzy: Wha a strike. Many congrats Graham
@cvhdavidblues: So much about this to enjoy including the celebration towards the mascots!
@stb01986: Proper HT entertainment
@mrliamdurkin: THIS on top of the “Steward in white boots-gate”! I’m getting a real soft spot for the “O”s 😍
Suzi Brent: I must confess that this has probably been the highlight of the season for me so far. Have we thought about signing him?
Adam May: Well done. Still looks like a half decent left peg.!👏
Simon Gibbs: Well done mate from a cardiff fan
Brett Wolf: Well done Graham… great story from a millwall fan all the best 👍
Phil Hardcastle: I was queueing for the khazi when you did this, mate! Can’t believe I missed you doing it. I’m made up for you
Dave Daugirda: I was behind the goal, three rows up, brilliant to see and his cracking celebration. Good on you Graham 👏🏻👏🏻
Andy Walker: Well done Graham. I propose the story be put to music to the tune of 🎶 you can leave your hat on 🎶 Hope to see you at the Reading game though I suspect Richie may move you into the dugout now.
Phillip Cooper: Ha ha. That was so great! Everyone was cheering and celebrating with him, home and away fans. Some were chanting ‘sign him now!’ 🤣
Debbie Palmer: What a nice man, a well-deserved prize! I’m very pleased that he did it. Richie should sign him up immediately! 😁
Tetley John Taylor: An old mucker of mine Graham becoming famous well done mate