Chris Kamara

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The greatest thing that has ever happened is whenever I see people in the street, a smile comes on their face straight away and I'm like, 'How did that happen?'
- Chris Kamara
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Whenever I go shopping with my wife, all I ever seem to come home with is a new pair of shoes.
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The iPhone is so easy to use and navigate - I'd be lost without it.
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You can only beat the opposition that's in front of you, you can only win the trophies that you go for.
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Well, when I was at Leeds it was the best and worst time of my career, because when I was a kid it was my ambition to play for Middlesbrough, where I was born, and my dream to play for Leeds, and everyone said I couldn't have two teams.
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When I was 15, I used to pick the school football team.
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This is an old film from donkeys' years ago, but the first film I ever... the first time I ever cried watching a movie was when I was watching 'The Champ.'
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I've got some horses which, unfortunately due to my job, I don't spend enough time with them, but they're my release when I get home. I go down to the stables, muck 'em out and spend a bit of time with them and they love me and it's great just going home to see them.
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I always admired Graeme Souness.
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I know that every football fan would love to do my job; get paid to watch football and say it how they see it, and I know I'm in a very privileged position.
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I'm into comedy, stuff like 'The Office,' 'The Royle Family,' 'Only Fools And Horses,' 'Bilko,' that sort of stuff.
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I drink tea like Oliver Reed used to drink beer. I must get through about 12 to 15 cups a day.
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When I was a kid it was my dream to play for Leeds, and I did that.
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All my mates are massive Leeds fans because I live in Wakefield, but my best friend in the entire world is the Middlesbrough chairman.
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This country was fine in my opinion before Brexit, so let's all settle down.
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I've been invited to do 'Strictly and they told me who I would be dancing with because, apparently, you have to train with them for six weeks before. But it's just not going to happen because my body is knackered.
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There's not a single day goes by when I'm in the UK and somebody doesn't say, 'Unbelievable, Jeff' to me. I must hear it 20 or 30 times a day. It's brilliant.
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I sang 'Your Song' by Elton John, and Silva Screen Records were watching. They got in touch with my agent then had the idea of the Christmas album.
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I never thought in my wildest dreams I'd ever be offered a record deal, and to get a Christmas No. 1 would be huge for any performer, let alone an ex-footballer.
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I always have a bet at the start of each season, looking at the teams and the squads. I know there's a big element of unpredictability but if you've got your financial structure sorted out you've got a chance.
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My dad always told me that shoes should be clean and shiny, so I'm really particular about it.
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I know it might be surprising to some, but anyone who knows me - especially those who shared a changing room with me in my playing days who first told me I could sing - will tell you what a big fan I am of big band music.
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Here's To Christmas' is something I'm really proud of and I think it stands up as something fun, but something that doesn't sound half bad too - an album to get everyone into the swing of Christmas!
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And I know it's an old cliche, but winning and being in a winning position breeds confidence - cliche or not, it's still true.
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When you see the fans all in together - elation and sadness sat next to each other, kids crying and the other half of the family up there, giving it all that - that's just incredible.
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It was quite surreal. Me and my wife went on holiday to America and the security was really tight in the airport. And the security officer that was letting us go through to Los Angeles kept looking at my photo and then he said, 'I know you don't I?' And I said 'Do ya?' and he said 'You're the guy with the bloopers'
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It's a privilege to be a football manager, even when you've been beaten or you're bottom of the table.
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I try to treat players as I would like to be treated myself.
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I get racist letters all the time from people who aren't Bradford City supporters. You just laugh at them, tear them up and throw them in the bin.
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When I started at Portsmouth in 1974 there was a strong National Front element in the crowd and they would abuse me even though I played for their team. Racist abuse was part of the game and it was never challenged.
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When I got my first professional contract from Ian St John - the Portsmouth manager at the time - my wages went up to £75 and the big bonuses stayed the same.
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I bought a brand-new Mercedes 190E and got a body kit put on in a garage in Swindon. That was a car I absolutely loved, it looked epic with the low skirts and everything.
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I'm not going to change my name unless I know that the public are behind England and show that they want me to become Chris Cabanga.
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Of course David Moyes is going to come under scrutiny because he's taken over from a legend in Sir Alex Ferguson and they've made their worst start to a season in 24 years. But we mustn't take away credit from what West Brom did. Few teams go to Old Trafford and dominate the ball and carve out chances the way they did.
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I know Jonny Howson well because he's a Leeds boy.
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I actually fell down the steps on 'Ninja Warrior.'
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My back has always been a problem from when I played.
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I got injured just before we filmed 'Ninja Warrior,' which stopped me playing football with my mates. I haven't played football since. I'm crocked now, my back has gone and I feel like my body has packed in.
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For managers to win the treble isn't easy.
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I spent the best part of 20 years trying to stop people like Chris Waddle from playing. Now I'm convinced that good touch and loads of movement are the way forward.
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My only regret is that I didn't play for Howard Wilkinson earlier. I would have achieved more and played even longer if I had.
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Football's about winning and I'm a winner, but you also have to set standards and entertain people.
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I've always thought it was a beautiful game and that the ball should be passed around. I also believe you can create goalmouth excitement without resorting to the long-ball game.
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Tense and nervous are not the words, though they are the words
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Barnsley have started off the way they mean to begin.
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For Burnley to win they are going to have to score.
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Nicky Shorey is the provider but Shane Long has made this all on his own
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Manchester City are defending like beavers
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Well done to the lady lineswoman.
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Alex McLeish has just had his hands in his head
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