Chris Kamara has Apraxia

Chris Kamara has Apraxia

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Pflanzgarten

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4,876 posts

32 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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https://twitter.com/FootballJOE/status/15693194161...

Very moving video, I didn't know he had this issue. For a man so full of life and enjoyment of his profession it's such a shame, hope he gets the medical help he deserves and can be cured.

https://www.sportbible.com/football/chris-kamara-a...

Challo

10,823 posts

162 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Pflanzgarten said:
https://twitter.com/FootballJOE/status/15693194161...

Very moving video, I didn't know he had this issue. For a man so full of life and enjoyment of his profession it's such a shame, hope he gets the medical help he deserves and can be cured.

https://www.sportbible.com/football/chris-kamara-a...
So sad to see him like that and hopefully he can get better. heartbreaking to see a guy who became a household name with his punditry (good / bad) now at times struggling to speak.

cuprabob

15,672 posts

221 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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It got a fair bit of publicity a few months when he gave up the Sky gig. As said, it's terribly sad.

budgie smuggler

5,534 posts

166 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Ah man, what a horrible thing to go through. I've never even heard of that condition before.

98elise

28,183 posts

168 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Sad to see. I'm not a football fan so don't know him as a footballer, but more of a TV presenter. His exuberance and enthusiasm defined him so is awful to see him robbed of that.

PurpleTurtle

7,579 posts

151 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Pflanzgarten said:
https://twitter.com/FootballJOE/status/15693194161...

Very moving video, I didn't know he had this issue. For a man so full of life and enjoyment of his profession it's such a shame, hope he gets the medical help he deserves and can be cured.

https://www.sportbible.com/football/chris-kamara-a...
Unfortunately there is no 'cure' for apraxia, especially that acquired later in life, only therapies to help manage the condition.

It's really sad to see this. I first became aware of Kammy when he was appointed manager at Bradford, he seemed a breath of fresh air with his candid, open approach to questions. It was no surprise to see him make such an easy and entertaining transition to the media, sometimes I used to tune in to Soccer Saturday just to be entertained by him.

Byker28i

67,897 posts

224 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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That explains cash under the attack, I thought he was speaking slowly

MonkeyBusiness

4,026 posts

194 months

Tuesday 13th September 2022
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I had the pleasure of walking with him (& Jeff Stelling) on a Prostrate Cancer walk last year.
Such a funny and interesting bloke.

bitchstewie

55,087 posts

217 months

Sunday 18th September 2022
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Loved Soccer AM when it was the full show with him co-hosting.

Middlesbrough fans yesterday I believe smile


biggbn

24,927 posts

227 months

Sunday 18th September 2022
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bhstewie said:
Loved Soccer AM when it was the full show with him co-hosting.

Middlesbrough fans yesterday I believe smile

That is brilliant by the fans, what a heartbreaking story, I've always loved watching and listening to him. As the banner says, unbelievable!!