richy
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Yes it would've been in my eyes. Always thought it was. Zara Phillips 'won' it for gods sake.
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Yes it would've been in my eyes. Always thought it was. Zara Phillips 'won' it for gods sake.
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
in Zaras defence she did actually win something that year ,unlike when Giggs won ,he had a mediocre season and just because he was retiring all the man u fans voted for him .that was to my mind the biggest cock up they made ,they have done it since as well,when hamilton won .
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And ? She was world and European eventing champion for that year. Only three people had previously achieved that
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
So on that basis, shouldn't Mo have walked it..?
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IMO he should off - he is the person i voted for
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I know AM won it and was a popular (obviously)choice, but, in my view, he didn't actually win much.
Yes, he was part of the Davis Cup team ,a huge part, but tennis is, normally, a solo or doubles sport.
As a solo player he didn't win a Grand Slam, so he's not really achieved this year.
But people like Hamilton, Fury, Rutherford, Mo etc have achieved in their normal discipline, they've become World Champions and, as a result, deserve it more.
That's why SPOTY is a waste of time, money and effort. Although the voting criteria is laid down as who has achieved most, in my view its become nothing more than a popularity vote.
Can it now.
Yes, he was part of the Davis Cup team ,a huge part, but tennis is, normally, a solo or doubles sport.
As a solo player he didn't win a Grand Slam, so he's not really achieved this year.
But people like Hamilton, Fury, Rutherford, Mo etc have achieved in their normal discipline, they've become World Champions and, as a result, deserve it more.
That's why SPOTY is a waste of time, money and effort. Although the voting criteria is laid down as who has achieved most, in my view its become nothing more than a popularity vote.
Can it now.
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Murray was instrumental in a team enabling them to win a trophy the team hadn't won for a long time
It was a stand out performance within a team environment - I believe he was unbeaten throughout in singles and doubles. On top of winning multiple singles titles and reaching grand slam finals.
I don't agree with him winning it but his achievement this year is still pretty special
Whilst I agree on the popularity aspect - it's been that way for a while now and the winner has on the whole achieved within the sporting environment.
It seems it's an award ceremony appreciated by the people who matter - the sports stars themselves and can't see it being caned for a very long time.
It was a stand out performance within a team environment - I believe he was unbeaten throughout in singles and doubles. On top of winning multiple singles titles and reaching grand slam finals.
I don't agree with him winning it but his achievement this year is still pretty special
Whilst I agree on the popularity aspect - it's been that way for a while now and the winner has on the whole achieved within the sporting environment.
It seems it's an award ceremony appreciated by the people who matter - the sports stars themselves and can't see it being caned for a very long time.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Can I just say one thing. Every bleeding vote the public is given is in partly a popularity vote. General elections, SPOTY, Strictly, X Factor, I'm A Celebrity, The Brits etc etc etc. There will always be an element of how likable and popular someone is which will influence how many votes they get, in addition to the specific skill or task they are supposed to be being assessed on. Be it dancing, politics or eating monkey testicles. Or whatever they hell they get up to on the X Factor. I don't know, never watched it.
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
your post gives me an idea .
can we have a vote on who is our favorite poster on the forum .
richy
Journeyman Pro
You honestly think the majority of the public voted for her? And don't say "yes, she won didn't she".
MegaSteve
Tour Winner
your post gives me an idea .
can we have a vote on who is our favorite poster on the forum .
Already been done...
Snelly came out the winner :thup:...
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Are you saying they didn't and faked the vote to give her the award - despite it being a public vote ?
richy
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Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Out of interest, have you heard of Scott Brash ?
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Yes what about him ?
What without Googling him?
Had you heard of Wolfie who I mentioned earlier in the thread?
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Just wondering.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Ok, so you've competed and understand Athletics - you didn't mention what in.
I did too, in the Army, in the 800 metres. And I know how hard it is whilst training for the event - all those endless reps when you're completely knackered.The hurdles aside, all the other events are not so physically demanding but it's still a great achievement for JEH to be the best in the world at.
I actually think that Mo Farah should have won or at least 2nd ahead of JEH. To achieve what Mo has in the 5 & 10.000 metres is a truly superhuman effort. I don't think that people realise just what it takes to be the best in the world at distance running.
I agree and think Farah's achievements were the stand out ones of a fairly mediocre year. Murray did a fantastic job to help win the Davis Cup and the team were rightly recognised, but I didn't think he deserved to win the overall prize.
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