Chris Kamara’s ‘Kammy: My Unbelievable Life!’ to be released

Chris Kamara, who played for and managed the Bantams, has revealed he will release his new book, ‘Kammy: My Unbelievable Life’ this autumn.

He initially joined Bradford City as a player, making 23 appearances and scoring three goals during the 1994/95 season. He then took over as manager at Valley Parade in 1995 until he left to join Stoke City as boss in 1998.

Chris Kamara, centre, celebrates during his time in charge of Bradford City (Image: Newsquest)

The highlight of his time in charge of the Bantams came when he secured promotion in 1996 following a 2-0 win over Notts County at Wembley in the Second Division play-off final.

Kamara revealed last year that he has apraxia of speech (AOS), a disorder that affects the way a person connects speech messages from their brain to their mouth.

Chris Kamara has a laugh during his meeting with the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Martin Love (Image: Newsquest)

He was initially diagnosed in October 2021 and went public about his condition in March 2022, as he was prompted to post an initial message on social media after viewers of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday became concerned over his speech as he broadcasted from the League One clash between Rotherham United and Shrewsbury Town.

Delighted to announce the launch of my new book with Pan Macmillan - Kammy: My Unbelievable Life!
The last two years has been the most challenging of my life, so a big thanks to all you well wishers who have got me through it.
I've had an action-packed career, but it hasn't… https://t.co/4GwsFbyJoJ

— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) April 26, 2023

Kamara tweeted: “Delighted to announce the launch of my new book with Pan Macmillan - Kammy: My Unbelievable Life.

“The last two years have been the most challenging of my life, so a big thanks to all you well-wishers who have got me through it.

“I've had an action-packed career, but it hasn't always been plain sailing. “Hopefully, you will find the stories entertaining and poignant.”

Chris Kamara was awarded an MBE for services to football, anti-racism and charity in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours list in March this year (Image: Newsquest)

Kamara was awarded an MBE for services to football, anti-racism and charity in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours list this year.

He received his honour from the Prince of Wales at an official ceremony at Windsor Castle in March. Just days before he met the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Martin Love, at City Hall.

The popular broadcaster pictured during a visit to Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium for a charity walk (Image: Newsquest)

Born in Middlesbrough of Sierra Leonean, English and Irish descent, Kamara served in the navy before joining Portsmouth for the first of two spells.

He played more than 200 games across two stints at Swindon, and also played for Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United, Middlesbrough and the Bantams.

Nicknamed 'Kammy', he has become a popular broadcaster over the last 25 years (Image: PA)

Following his football career on both the pitch and touchline, he became best known for his work as a pundit and presenter on Sky Sports.

Signed copies of Mr Kamara’s book, released on October 12, are available to pre-order at waterstones.com/book/kammy/chris-kamara