Viv Anderson, Steph Houghton and Robert Snodgrass are among the current and former players who sent best wishes to Chris Kamara after the broadcaster announced he was suffering from speech apraxia.
The Sky Sports presenter and former footballer, 64, sparked concern after he appeared to slander his words during a Football Saturday appearance this weekend, prompting viewers to message him on social media.
Kamara said on Twitter he developed the speech disorder alongside an existing thyroid problem.
He wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you who tweeted me today know that I’m fine.
“Alongside my thyroid problem, I have developed an apraxia of speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal.
“Some days it can be a bit slow and some days it’s normal. Hopefully I can beat that!”
Jeff Stelling, co-host of Kamara on Football Saturday, replied: “@chris_kammy you still bring life, energy, fun and understanding to all your coverage of Football Saturday.
“We all love you, buddy. Go on!”
Several others have also responded, with Anderson writing, “If anyone can beat this it’s you, Kam all my best wishes to you and your family.”
Houghton responded with a heart emoji, while Snodgrass wrote: “Sending well wishes big fella”.
Kamara previously underwent a brain scan to check if he was developing dementia after suffering from what he described as “brain fog”.
He feared the illness could be linked to his leading the ball as a footballer.
However, his symptoms were instead explained by an underactive thyroid, for which he is now being treated.
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