Chris Kamara

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Chris Kamara leaving Sky Sports after 24 years as iconic presenter ... (Daily Express)

The iconic presenter, also known as 'Kammy', has worked on Soccer AM and Goals on Sunday but is best remembered for countless hilarious moments on Soccer ...

"After 24 brilliant years at Sky Sports including many years as a star of this show, Chris Kamara is leaving the show at the end of the season. Gary Hughes, Sky Sports' Director of Football, insisted: "Kammy has been a Sky Sports star. Chris Kamara has confirmed he is leaving Sky Sports after 24 years at the end of the season. The Soccer Saturday show paid tribute to him this afternoon, and he leaves with our thanks and very best wishes." In a statement, Kamara said: "My long career at Sky Sports has never felt like work. The former footballer, 64, seemed to be slurring his words on a recent show and he tweeted to confirm he has developed a speech disorder alongside an existing thyroid problem.

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Soccer Saturday's Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports after 24 years (Sky Sports)

Chris Kamara said: My time on Soccer AM, Goals on Sunday and, of course, on Soccer Saturday with Jeff has been - to coin a phrase - unbelievable.

I've had the time of my life, and look forward to tuning in every Saturday as a fan." Everyone has a favourite Kammy anecdote or highlight, and the tribute we paid to him on air this afternoon really shows the special place he has in the hearts of our viewers. I've had the time of my life, and look forward to tuning in every Saturday as a fan"

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Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports after 24 years at the end of the ... (Metro)

'Kammy' has become an iconic presence on Soccer Saturday – Sky Sports' weekend goal show – alongside host Jeff Stelling having also worked on Soccer AM and ...

Everyone has a favourite Kammy anecdote or highlight, and the tribute we paid to him on air this afternoon really shows the special place he has in the hearts of our viewers. I’ve had the time of my life, and look forward to tuning in every Saturday as a fan.’ Is he drunk?

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Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday after 24 years (The Athletic)

Kamara's most memorable moment was perhaps when the former midfielder was reporting on Portsmouth vs Blackburn in 2010. Jeff Stelling, the Soccer Saturday host, ...

I’ve had the time of my life, and look forward to tuning in every Saturday as a fan.” “My apraxia when it’s bad stops those signals from the brain going to the mouth so it slows it down. Writers from The Athletic joined Jeff Stelling to complete four walking marathons in four days for Prostate Cancer UK's March for Men So people are looking and thinking, ‘Is he alright? Writers from The Athletic joined Jeff Stelling to complete four walking marathons in four days for Prostate Cancer UK's March for Men I don’t know Jeff!’.

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Chris Kamara confirms Sky Sports Soccer Saturday exit after 24 ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The former midfielder had worked on the popular Saturday afternoon show for the past 24 years but has confirmed he is stepping down from the role at the end ...

Kamara revealed in March that "live TV might have to take a back seat" after he opened up on his diagnosis with apraxia of speech. Everyone has a favourite Kammy anecdote or highlight, and the tribute we paid to him on air this afternoon really shows the special place he has in the hearts of our viewers. The Soccer Saturday show paid tribute to him this afternoon, and he leaves with our thanks and very best wishes."

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Broadcaster Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at the end of the ... (Irvine Times)

The former footballer, 64, recently revealed he had developed a speech apraxia disorder.

“We’ve been so lucky to have him, and he will always be part of the Sky Sports football family.” Broadcaster Chris Kamara is leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years. Broadcaster Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at the end of the season

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Soccer Saturday Legend Chris Kamara To Leave Sky Sports After ... (SPORTbible)

The former midfielder, who played for a number of clubs including Portsmouth, Brentford and Leeds during his playing career, has confirmed he will leave his ...

I’ve had a blast!— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) April 30, 2022 A Sky Sports statement added: "After 24 brilliant years at Sky Sports, including many years as a star of Soccer Saturday, Chris Kamara is leaving the show at the end of the season. BREAKING: After 24 years, Chris Kamara is leaving Sky and Soccer Saturday at the end of the season ❤️— Sky Sports (@SkySports) pic.twitter.com/hUIrMxNcOi April 30, 2022 Chris Kamara is a Sky Sports legend ❤️ He will be missed.— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) pic.twitter.com/rorj6XQBR9 April 30, 2022 Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara is leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years. The former midfielder, who played for a number of clubs including Portsmouth, Brentford and Leeds during his playing career, has confirmed he will leave his role with Sky at the end of the campaign.

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Broadcaster Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at the end of the ... (The Independent)

The former footballer, 64, recently revealed he had developed a speech apraxia disorder.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “We’ve been so lucky to have him, and he will always be part of the Sky Sports football family.” Broadcaster Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at the end of the season

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Chris Kamara announces Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday exit after ... (Manchester Evening News)

Kamara becomes the latest high-profile name to leave the Soccer Saturday cast after the likes of Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas and Matt Le Tissier stepped ...

"Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech & have been working to get my speech back to normal. And the special days on Goals on Sunday with Ben Shephard who has become a great pal. Presenter Jeff Stelling had previously announced he would too be leaving at the end of the season but has since reversed his decision.

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'Unbelievable': Chris Kamara calls time on 24-year Sky Sports career (The Guardian)

Kamara's Sky Sports colleagues paid tribute to his unique talents during Soccer Saturday. “He was always immaculately prepared. Within football he is so well ...

We’ve been so lucky to have him, and he will always be part of the Sky Sports football family.” I am going to miss him enormously.” The former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson added: “His knowledge of football is second to none.” Within football he is so well regarded for his knowledge of the game,” presenter Jeff Stelling said.

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Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 ... (Daily Mail)

Kamara, 64, recently revealed he had developed a speech apraxia disorder alongside an existing thyroid issue. His Soccer Saturday counterparts paid tribute ...

just weeks after revealing he had developed a speech apraxia disorder Chris Kamara will leave Sky after 24 years with the broadcaster at the end of the season I've spent 24 terrific years at Sky, and leave with the best of memories,' Kamara said in a statement. Popular broadcaster Chris Kamara is leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years. Sportsmail had revealed Kamara was set to leave the broadcaster at the end of the current campaign back in February. Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years with the broadcaster...

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Jeff Stelling wells up in Chris Kamara tribute as Soccer Saturday ... (Mirror.co.uk)

On Saturday, Chris Kamara confirmed that he will be leaving Soccer Saturday after more than 20 years on the show, earning a legion of fans and providing a ...

Stelling continued: “He was always immaculately prepared, within football he is so well regarded for his knowledge of the game. Soccer Saturday underwent a radical change at the start of last season, when long-term pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas were axed. Everyone has a favourite Kammy anecdote or highlight, and the tribute we paid to him on air this afternoon really shows the special place he has in the hearts of our viewers. “Kammy is a genius and absolute genius,” he began, before inviting fellow pundit Paul Merson to pay his own tribute. The Soccer Saturday show paid tribute to him this afternoon, and he leaves with our thanks and very best wishes." People will look at him and think he’s just funny, but his knowledge of football is scary.

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Broadcaster Chris Kamara to leave Sky Sports at end of season after ... (ITV News)

The 64-year-old presenter and former Leeds United footballer recently revealed he'd developed a speech apraxia disorder alongside an existing thyroid issue.

"We've been so lucky to have him, and he will always be part of the Sky Sports football family." Sky Sports director of football Gary Hughes said: "Kammy has been a Sky Sports star. Broadcaster Chris Kamara has announced he will leave Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years.

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Watch: 'I dunno Jeff' – Chris Kamara's best moments on Soccer ... (PlanetFootball)

Chris Kamara is everyone's favourite reporter on Sky Sports News Soccer Saturday but he has announced that this season will be his last after 24 years on ...

“Kammy has been a Sky Sports star. I’ve had the time of my life, and look forward to tuning in every Saturday as a fan.” “My long career at Sky Sports has never felt like work.

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Chris Kamara gives health update and responds to Sky Sports ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Legendary pundit Kamara has announced he is leaving Soccer Saturday this season having become a beloved figure, with Jeff Stelling paying a tearful tribute ...

And he thanked Stelling for his touching tribute, with the presenter visibly tearing up. Stelling continued: “He was always immaculately prepared, within football he is so well regarded for his knowledge of the game. A great friend and I will miss him enormously and I know you will at home as well. “Kammy is a genius and absolute genius,” Stelling began, before inviting former Arsenal star Merson to pay his own tribute. Working with Jeff & the boys has been Unbelievable! And the special days on Goals on Sunday with Ben Shephard who has become a great pal. Just over a month since that statement, Kamara revealed on Saturday that this would be his last season at Sky.

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Chris Kamara announces he's leaving Sky Sports after 'unbelievable ... (Teesside Live)

The much-loved Boro-born presenter will leave the show at the end of the football season.

We’ve been so lucky to have him, and he will always be part of the Sky Sports football family.” "And can I just say from my point of view that it’s been a privilege to work with Kammy for so long and he’s been a key part of the Soccer Saturday success. Working with Jeff and the boys has been unbelievable!

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Chris Kamara: illness explained, what is speech apraxia, when is ... (NationalWorld)

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They may be able to say a word correctly one minute, but the next time it comes out all wrong.” When they try to say it, it may come out wrong or not come out at all. Fameranker.com on the other hand, estimates that Kamara has a net worth of $973,417 (£774,181) based on an estimated salary and an income of $333,349 (£265,120) he is estimated to have earned as a player. Hopefully I can beat this!” he added. The person usually knows what they want to say. The ex-sportsman hailed the response of friends and family, and said he was receiving treatment from a speech therapist in a bid to resolve the issue.

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Emotional Chris Kamara's message to fans as he announces he's ... (Birmingham Live)

Chris Kamara revealed he was left with a "tear in my eye" after he was inundated with heartwarming messages from fans and received a special tribute from ...

And the special days on Goals on Sunday with Ben Shephard who has become a great pal. I have loved every minute and the memories will live with me forever. The ex-footballer-turned-presenter has become a household name through his success as Soccer Saturday's roving matchday reporter, with his unique brand of humour and loveable gaffes endearing him to a nation of football fans.

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