Kamara appeared to slur his words during an appearance on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday show this weekend.
Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal. Hopefully I can beat this!” Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.
Mr Kamara revealed last year he had been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, and has since developed a speech disorder. In a tweet on Saturday, he said: "Just ...
He also said part of his career may have to "take a back seat" for the time being. Thank you." Mr Kamara revealed last year he had been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, and has since developed a speech disorder.
"He was back commentating on the football, of course, on Soccer Saturday and some viewers were concerned about his slurred speech. Just to explain what Apraxia ...
His brilliant family are all supporting him and of course, we wish him all the best." I've been talking to him regularly over the weekend and he is ok. "He was back commentating on the football, of course, on Soccer Saturday and some viewers were concerned about his slurred speech.
Chris Kamara received an overwhelming response from fans on social media after his speech was "slurred" during last weekend's edition of Sky Sports Soccer ...
Kamara hung up his boots in 1995 after a 20-year playing career spent with Portsmouth, Swindon Town, Brentford, Stoke City, Leeds United, Luton Town, Sheffield United, Middlesbrough and Bradford City. He spent the majority of his playing days with clubs in the second or third tiers but made 29 Premier League appearances between 1992 and 1994. But he will temporarily step away from his role reporting from matches up and down the country to focus on his health. Kamara, who made over 600 appearances in the Football League during his playing career, has served as a pundit for Sky Sports for many decades to much acclaim.
BRADFORD City legend turned sports pundit Chris Kamara says he may have to take a break from his live TV broadcasting due to his health issues.
Hopefully I can beat this.” Thank you.” Thank you 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6wFwUDMapB The broadcaster, nicknamed Kammy, revealed that he has apraxia of speech, a disorder which affects the way a person connects speech messages from their brain to their mouth. The broadcaster, nicknamed Kammy, revealed that he has apraxia of speech, a disorder which affects the way a person connects speech messages from their brain to their mouth. BRADFORD City legend turned sports pundit Chris Kamara says he may have to take a break from his live TV broadcasting due to his health issues.
Chris Kamara said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday. The Sky Sports presenter and former ...
Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal. Hopefully I can beat this!” Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.
Sky Sports presenter and former footballer Chris Kamara has revealed on Twitter that he has developed “apraxia of speech”, after viewers grew concerned ...
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Television legend Chris Kamara has revealed he has developed apraxia of speech in a message on social media. Soccer Saturday viewers had concern over his ...
TV presenter Chris Kamara has suggested he will be taking time away from his duties on Sky Sports News' Soccer Saturday amid a battle with Apraxia.
The Sky Sports pundit addressed the reason for his slow speech after fans asked if he was okay.
It will include the latest action both on and off the cobbles, what you thought about the soap's top storylines and what the stars are up to away from the set. The newsletter will land in your inbox on a Friday and bring you the highlights of everything we've written about Weatherfield that week. "Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal. His speech seems slower and a bit slurred." And he pledged to 'beat' the speech disorder. They noticed that the popular pundit appeared to be struggling with his speech and took to Twitter with messages of concern.
CHRIS KAMARA said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday.
Hopefully I can beat this!” CHRIS KAMARA said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday. CHRIS KAMARA said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday.
SKY SPORTS broadcaster Chris Kamara has bravely revealed he is battling a speech condition after Soccer Saturday viewers raised concerns for his welfa.
Former Pompey defender Chris Kamara has revealed he has developed apraxia of speech after a number of fans reached out to him following his latest ...
Hopefully I can beat this!’ The popular former Royal Navy man, who was diagnosed with a thyroid condition last year, said he was ‘okish’ as he worked hard to hopefully beat his latest diagnosis. And he was back on the social media platform on Saturday – this time to provide an update on his health.
Chris Kamara said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday.
Hopefully I can beat this!” He worried the illness might be related to heading the ball as a footballer. “Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal.
A number of viewers voiced their concern for Chris Kamara after the Sky Sports pundit appeared to be suffering from slurred speech during a Soccer Saturday ...
Apraxia of speech is a condition whereby the affected person has trouble speaking. "Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish," Kamara tweeted. Now, after the recent concern, he has provided further details of his struggles.
Soccer Saturday pundit and TV icon Chris Kamara left fans concerned during his appearance on the Sky show this week.
A third tweeted: "is Chris Kamara ok, he really doesn’t sound well with how slow his speech is and slurring his words, it’s worrying?" Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal. I’m not taking the p**s - it’s a genuine concern His speech seems to be slow / slurred."
Legendary Sky Sports Soccer Saturday reporter Chris Kamara has bravely spoken about suffering with his speech after fans grew worried during coverage of a ...
Kamara explained last year that he was suffering from an underactive thyroid, wherein one’s thyroid gland doesn’t make enough crucial hormones to meet the body’s needs. Chris Kamara has bravely opened up about suffering from a speech disorder after he appeared to slur his words on Soccer Saturday. The jovial broadcaster was reporting on Rotherham United’s 3-0 League One defeat to Shrewsbury Town when he struggled with his speech. The 64-year-old said it occurred as a result of his well-known thyroid problem, which he vowed to fight.
Chris Kamara said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday.
Kamara previously underwent a brain scan to check if he was developing dementia after suffering from what he described as “brain fog”. Hopefully I can beat this!” “Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal.
Chris Kamara said he is suffering from apraxia of speech after sparking concern with an appearance on Soccer Saturday. The Sky Sports presenter and former ...
Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal. Hopefully I can beat this!” Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.
Teesside football legend Chris Kamara has revealed he has been suffering from apraxia of speech, after a number of Soccer Saturday viewers raised concerns ...
Apraxia of speech is a condition whereby the affected person has trouble speaking. "Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish," Kamara tweeted. Now, after the recent concern, he has provided further details of his struggles.
Apraxia of speech is a neurological disorder that affects the brain pathways involved in planning the sequence of movements involved in producing speech. The ...
Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal. "Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish," Kamara tweeted. Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.
Sky Sports favourite Chris Kamara hints he's STEPPING DOWN from Soccer Saturday but vows 'this is not the end of me', after revealing he has developed apraxia ...
Viewers of the popular Sky Sports show Soccer Saturday conveyed messages of concern online after Kamara, 64, seemed to slur his words during an appearance at ...
Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your subscription. In a social media post, Kamara revealed that he had developed Apraxia, a speech disorder which effects a person’s ability to speak clearly, alongside an existing thyroid problem.“Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am OK-ish,” Kamara wrote on Twitter. “Alongside my thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech and have been working
The former Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Stoke City midfielder revealed he is suffering from apraxia of speech.
Another asked: "Best of luck Kammy on the road to recovery. Another replied: "We know you've got this Chris.. so many times have I seen you get yourself over hurdles and this is just another one to jump over.. In a tweet outlining his decision on Monday, he wrote: "Thank you so much to everyone for your best wishes. Jeff Stelling led the tributes from his colleagues at Sky Sports. He said: "Kammy you still bring life, energy, fun and understanding to all of your reports on Soccer Saturday. We all love you pal, keep going!" Unfortunately for you viewers this is not the end of me but 'Live TV' might have to take a back seat at the moment. Kamara wrote: "Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish.