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CHRIS KAMARA is making a comeback to commentary on Boxing Day after overcoming health challenges.
The 66-year-old former midfielder for Swindon and Brentford left his role at Sky Sports in 2022 after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid the year prior.
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He faced challenges with speech apraxia, which significantly impacted his mental health, leading him to even consider suicide.
Kammy is now poised to return to the pitchside for Prime Video on December 26, partnering with his former Sky colleague Jeff Stelling.
The beloved TV personality will cover the Premier League match featuring Nottingham Forest against Tottenham at City Ground.
He shared on X: “Best phone call ever this afternoon inviting me to do the Forest vs Spurs game on Boxing Day – reporting back to the Unbelievable @JeffStelling in the studio.
“I thought my career was over, so a huge thank you to Amazon – I’m back.”
Chris worked as a presenter and football analyst at Sky Sports from 1992 until 2022 when he was forced to resign.
His speech is improving gradually due to treatment in Mexico.
While he hasn’t completely recovered, he is on the road to recovery.
Kamara stated in a summer interview: “I’ve visited Mexico twice already. I plan to return for a third visit.
“My speech has shown improvement. The only thing I miss is my former speed; I used to speak at lightning pace, and I’d love to regain that.
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“Thus, I’m going back for further treatment.”
What is apraxia of speech?
CHRIS Kamara has been diagnosed with apraxia of speech – but what does it involve?
Apraxia of speech is a condition that affects verbal communication, leading individuals to know what they want to say but struggle to produce the words.
The NHS notes that this condition can be extremely frustrating for those impacted.
They explain: “Often, a person with apraxia will encounter difficulties with conversational speech; however, they might excel in ‘automatic’ speech tasks, such as counting, swearing, repeating rhymes, and greetings or farewells.
This condition typically results from damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, commonly due to a stroke.
Crucially, this disorder does not affect an individual’s comprehension, and the symptoms can vary based on the severity of the condition.
