Chris Kamara

Chris Kamara, known to millions as ?Kammy?, is one of Britain's best loved television presenters. A former professional football player and manager, he worked as a pundit and football analyst at Sky Sports for twenty-three years, achieving cult status for his off-the-wall catch phrases and enthusiasm. In 2022, he left his post at Sky Sports after being diagnosed with the neurological disorder apraxia, which impacts his speech. He continues to present a number of television programmes and podcasts, including Ninja Warrior, Cash in the Attic and Proper Football. He joined the Royal Navy at the age of sixteen, before signing up with Portsmouth FC in 1974. He went on to represent several other clubs, including Swindon Town, Brentford, Leeds United and Stoke City, before he retired in the mid-1990s. Following his retirement from playing, Kamara became a manager, first at Bradford City and then at Stoke City. He also had a brief managerial spell at Huddersfield Town in 2001. In March 2023 he was awarded an MBE for services to football, charity, and anti-racism.