Fans have been left concerned as reporter Chris Kamara gives a health update with a photo of him from inside an oxygen chamber.
The 64 year old has issued a tweet to his followers, where he is receiving treatment for a medical condition which affects his speech.
Kammy, a former footballer player was forced to step down from his role on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday – where he cheers our Saturdays up providing updates from matches across the country – because of the condition.
Viewers became concerned when noticing he had started slurring his words during one live broadcast, before it prompted him to reveal he has a thyroid condition which has now caused apraxia.
While he has stepped down from Sky reporting duties, he continues to not let his speech problem get the better of him as he was co-commentating on ITV’s The Games this week.
He wrote on Twitter: ‘Six enjoyable days working on The Games. Back in the oxygen chamber today as the recovery continues.’
6 enjoyable days working on The Games 🥳 Back in the Oxygen chamber today 😷 as the recovery continues 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/X2SfnzeTeC
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) May 14, 2022
At first, he feared that the condition had been brought on by repetitive heading of the football during playing days, but it turns out the speech impediment is caused by an underactive thyroid gland.
Last month he said his treatment was helping him, and when announcing his exit from Sky Sports after 24 years, Kamara said: ‘My long career at Sky Sports has never felt like work. I’ve spent 24 terrific years at Sky, and leave with the best of memories.
‘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.’
“Kammy is a genius and absolute genius,” Stelling said in the announcement to viewers, before Merson paid his own tribute. “For all of the funny bits, his knowledge of football is second to none.
“What a bloke. He knows his football, he loves his football. People will look at him and think he’s just funny, but his knowledge of football is scary. You could sit down with him and he knew absolutely everything. He’ll be sorely missed.”
Stelling continued: “He was always immaculately prepared, within football he is so well regarded for his knowledge of the game. 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.
“His warmth, his energy, his humour, his ability to miss red cards. Nobody worked harder and he still will work hard. You’ll still see him on your TV screens, but not on our show. He’s a good man, one of the very best. A great friend and I will miss him enormously and I know you will at home as well. Good luck Kammy!”
Twitter users reacted with some fans concerned and others wishing him Chris Kamara well as he gives a health update from an oxygen chamber…
@TheMightyGa: Take it easy, Chris. Its great to have you on TV and things but your health has to have priority.
@astondave1: Wishing you all the best. You are a hero and a legend to many of us football fans. And in the words of the Great Peter Crouch podcast @petercrouch @Chris_Stark you’ll be back stronger Kammy . I think the boys need to get you on the podcast it would be one of the funniest ever .
@MaggieT53983240: Simply a lovely down to earth man. Cannot wait to see you one hundred 💯 percent well again. ❤️❤️
@rectorylegend: The road to recovery can be long and frustrating, stay strong and positive big man, you got this 💪🏾
@gemmaraggett: Wishing you a speedy recovery Kammy 🙏 rest up and take it easy 💙 your health is far more important
@MarkMorris241: Oh God hope you’re feeling better soon Chris. 🙏
@CraigBeazley85: Get well soon Kammy. Keep going, you’ve got this!
@BeeNice77967201: Good health and long life to you Skipper 🐝❤️
@Sonic_Sinclair: Just relax and do what you can Chris no need to rush things 👍🏻
@ellachadwick1: Awww kammy sending you the biggest hugs 🥰🥰🥰 i hope it helps you xxx
@thestuwilde: I thought you did great on the Games Chris. I hope the recovery continues for you 👍
@guitardave74: Go on Kammy, you’ve got this mate. Much love. 👍
@SimonCo59369736: Kammy, please know that your actions will live long in so many memories for a long time. Such a a legend of football.
@GrahamDearman: Great to see you’re carrying on your career and your recovery. Unbelievable strength of mind.
@Jimmyocx3: #unbelievable Chris, wishing you all the very best 👍 #staystrong
@ThisBeSteveD: All the best Kammy. We’re all hoping you make a full recovery.
@HK_CPFC: Keep going Kammy! The country is behind you!
@leezoe44: Get well soon…. You got this 👍🏻
@LouiseCalvert20: Keep going Kammy we are all thinking of you
@THAzZA73: Keep ya spirits up Kammy, all the best 🙏
@pinger68ryan: Keep at it Kammy…like someone already said, you’re one of life’s good guys ✊🤞
@shipman15_tim: Look after yourself kammy 💪
Keep your spirits up kammy pic.twitter.com/4PAS4vTkXR
— Bungal (@Bungal86059675) May 14, 2022
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