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Josh O'Brien

Jeff Stelling sends message to Chris Kamara after reason behind "slurred" speech emerges

Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling has urged Chris Kamara to "keep going" after he confirmed to fans he has been suffering from apraxia of speech.

Kamara was on the programme as recently as last Saturday covering the League One tie between Rotherham United and Shrewsbury Town when viewers noticed his "slurred" speech and started to send in messages of concern and well-wishes. The ex- Bradford City manager was quick to update them as he vowed to "beat" the speech disorder.

"Is Chris Kamara unwell?? Very slurred speech on Sky Sports," one viewer tweeted. "Take care @chris_kammy hope your ok [sic], not your usual self," messaged another as fans flocked to reassure the presenter he had their full support. "Kammy are you ok mate?" a third viewer asked. "Noticing you’re not at your best today. And I don’t mean that in an offensive way. If you’re struggling mate please get some help or talk to someone."

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