Sky Sports legend Chris Kamara announces 'I'm back' after battling rare neurological disorder
Beloved broadcaster Chris Kamara is set for a thrilling return to live reporting two years after he announced he had been diagnosied with speech apraxia, a brain disorder that affects the pathways used for speech. On Monday, December 16, the former professional footballer - known affectionally as Kammy - announced he'd been asked to be part of the team covering the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day.
The midfielder - who has played for numerous English clubs and managed Bradford and Stoke - became a renowned pundit and presenter on Sky Sports, charming audiences for over two decades. Fans were touched when he opened up about his battle with apraxia of speech (AOS), which affects his ability to speak and process thoughts.
Despite leaving Soccer Saturday in 2022 after 24 years, Chris bravely shared his journey with AOS in the moving ITV documentary, Lost For Words.
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He even ventured to Mexico for innovative clinical trials to support his rehabilitation and has been keeping his voice alive with pre-recorded projects and podcasts. Fans were delighted by his announcement of the invitation from Amazon Prime Video for its live festive coverage, where he'll be reunited with legendary Jeff Stelling in the studio.
Chris shared: "Best phone call ever this afternoon inviting me to do the Forest v Spurs game on Boxing Day, reporting back to the Unbelievable Jeff Stelling in the studio. I thought I was done, so it’s a big thank you Amazon. I’m back."
Responding to Chris's upbeat post with equal enthusiasm, Jeff wrote: "And I am looking forward to it as much as you mate. There’s a goal at the City ground but for who Chris Kamara? ...".
Chris issued an update earlier this summer, revealing that he was no longer able to walk down stairs without help but was "on the mend". Speaking to Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on This Morning, Middlesbrough-born Chris said he was taking a positive approach to his condition.
"It's dyspraxia as well so I find it difficult now to walk downstairs without holding the handle and various other things but that's alright," he shared. "I'm quite happy with that. I can get by with that and there's always someone worse off than you so I'm fine.
"I'm on the mend. I've stopped feeling sorry for myself which I did at the beginning but now I'm on the mend."
