Spoty

[brendy]

His attitude seemed a bit Billy Big to me, a bit 'I've just signed a big sponsorship deal so my time is too precious'. Usain Bolt manages to do one every time he wins overseas personality, and he is the best athlete in the world.

Never let the truth get in the way of a bit of critique! He is currently enjoying some of the very rare family time that his commitments allow him. In the grand scheme of things the SPOTY is a small title not carrying much more sway than the Xfactor runner up. I dont blame him for wanting to have a quiet christmas period.

 

[GB72]

Never let the truth get in the way of a bit of critique! He is currently enjoying some of the very rare family time that his commitments allow him. In the grand scheme of things the SPOTY is a small title not carrying much more sway than the Xfactor runner up. I dont blame him for wanting to have a quiet christmas period.

It is also a bit of an institution and one of the rare chances to appear in front of non golfing fans and those without Sky. It may not be important in the overall career but it is a PR thing that I would have expected him to do even if it was just a recorded message or satellite link. He was, after all, one of the 12 nominees and even if it means nothing to him, the doen thing is to make an appearance or a video saying what an honour it is to be thought of so highly by the public at large, the selection panel etc. He must of seriously hacked off someone at the BBC for them to announce that he was not on the show because he was taking a break rather than making an excuse at that really just comes across as 'I cannot be bothered with the whole thing'.

 

[Dodger]

It is also a bit of an institution and one of the rare chances to appear in front of non golfing fans and those without Sky. It may not be important in the overall career but it is a PR thing that I would have expected him to do even if it was just a recorded message or satellite link. He was, after all, one of the 12 nominees and even if it means nothing to him, the doen thing is to make an appearance or a video saying what an honour it is to be thought of so highly by the public at large, the selection panel etc. He must of seriously hacked off someone at the BBC for them to announce that he was not on the show because he was taking a break rather than making an excuse at that really just comes across as 'I cannot be bothered with the whole thing'.

Come on GB,it is a nothing programme and I would guess that Rory couldn't give a flying toss about it and rightly so.

 

[MegaSteve]

Come on GB,it is a nothing programme and I would guess that Rory couldn't give a flying toss about it and rightly so.

As with any program made for entertainment SPOTY in the grand scheme of life counts for nowt...

However as a professional sportsman, that derives a fair degree of income from sponsorship, then I think your paymasters would consider it an 'oversight' not to have made a bit of an effort to get your face [however miserable] in front of an audience of 14.5 million...

Think Rory got away with it this year as he's 'between sponsors'...

 

[Dodger]

As with any program made for entertainment SPOTY in the grand scheme of life counts for nowt...

However as a professional sportsman, that derives a fair degree of income from sponsorship, then I think your paymasters would consider it an 'oversight' not to have made a bit of an effort to get your face [however miserable] in front of an audience of 14.5 million...

Think Rory got away with it this year as he's 'between sponsors'...

Do not agree at all.Seeing him dressed in a suit isn't going to have folk thinking "there's that fella that plays Nike clubs".

 

[bluewolf]

Do not agree at all.Seeing him dressed in a suit isn't going to have folk thinking "there's that fella that plays Nike clubs".

I doubt very much that the BBC watching British audience is going to be Nikes main demographic either. I bet you a cup of coffee that if the show was American or Asian, Rory would have been there like a good little wage slave. 250 million buys a lot of loyalty.

 

[brendy]

If someone was paying me 250 million dollars, I wouldnt see myself as a wage slave, I would be a fantastic golfer that all of the advertising departments of the sports multinationals would have to clamber over and outbid each other to get their name on my hat/gear. Remember, they are the ones doing the legwork, Rory hasnt had to lift a finger to talk them into it.
Regardless of who sponsors, some media work is involved no matter what, why not get paid stupid amounts to do it?

 

[bluewolf]

If someone was paying me 250 million dollars, I wouldnt see myself as a wage slave, I would be a fantastic golfer that all of the advertising departments of the sports multinationals would have to clamber over and outbid each other to get their name on my hat/gear. Remember, they are the ones doing the legwork, Rory hasnt had to lift a finger to talk them into it.Regardless of who sponsors, some media work is involved no matter what, why not get paid stupid amounts to do it?

When you say that Rory hasn't had to lift a finger, I take it you mean other than the years of effort that went into becoming the Worlds number 1 golfer in his early 20's. I would also think that if Nike wanted him at the SPOTY, then he would have been there. He'll do what they want him to do now, as long as it's in his contract. Pretty much like the rest of us (except for a whole lot less money obviously). I would expect his future media commitments will heavily lean towards the American and Asian markets. Thats where the big money is now.

 

[brendy]

When you say that Rory hasn't had to lift a finger, I take it you mean other than the years of effort that went into becoming the Worlds number 1 golfer in his early 20's.

By that I mean, he has not had to chase Nike for a contract as he knew after his years performance, he wouldnt be struggling for a sponsor. I really dont believe Nike care about television awards. Money lists and PGA POTY both sides of the Atlantic will do just fine Id say.

 

[bluewolf]

By that I mean, he has not had to chase Nike for a contract as he knew after his years performance, he wouldnt be struggling for a sponsor. I really dont believe Nike care about television awards. Money lists and PGA POTY both sides of the Atlantic will do just fine Id say.

TBH, I think were both in agreement. I doubt very much that Nike care about the BBC SPOTY. And in my opinion, If Rory preferred to spend his time in Aspen with his family then he's perfectly entitled to do that. Its alright for us to sit here and say he should just get on a plane, but he's probably sick to the back teeth of getting on and off planes. He's probably got his priorities sorted just about right. Girlfriend, family, friends.. Anything else is pretty far back on the list at this time of year.

 

[HotDogAssassin]

I wonder who it will be this year?

 

[stevie_r]

Justin Rose

 

[SS2]

Who cares who wins Sports Personality ? I don't think it's high up on Andy Murray's to-do list. He's won the Olympics, US Open and Wimbledon. Now he wants to give it another 5 or so years, win more majors then retire and enjoy his money and success. Probably the same for Justin Rose, although golfers do tend to last a bit longer.

 

[stevie_r]

Who cares who wins Sports Personality ?

The people that vote presumably.

 

[Andy808]

I don't think it should be called Sports Personality of the year more like Sports Performance of the year. Most winners don't have much or a personality at all.
Nailed on that Murray will win it now though.