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[MegaSteve]

On a positive note I thought the choice for the Helen Rollason Award, Martine Wright, an excellent one...

People bandy around the word inspirational but this lady truely warrants this description...

 

[Adi2Dassler]

I must admit when I saw what she was wearing I was a bit worried for my bet. Fair play to the lass, she worked her assets, and what a mighty fine asset it was. Perhaps her and Pippa should have an arse off :lol:

Oh my, yes please.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Am I the only person who thought the result was done and dusted.

In his preview Wiggins say a little too honestly 'do I get to keep the trophy'

The no show of persons who just may have had a chance Murray/McInroy etc kind of backs this up.

 

[Stuey01]

Am I the only person who thought the result was done and dusted.

In his preview Wiggins say a little too honestly 'do I get to keep the trophy'

The no show of persons who just may have had a chance Murray/McInroy etc kind of backs this up.

That's a fairly typical type of joke you can expect from Wiggins. As a massive cycling fan I've seen a lot of interviews with him and he is quite deadpan.

Are you suggesting the result was pre-determined? I think given the scandals over TV polling results that have come out in recent years they are super careful to make sure it is fair - I'd be amazed if the BBC truly did fix it.

For my money Wiggins was the stand out candidate. His achievements this year are truly remarkable. The public agreed it seems.
In another year probably 5 or 6 of the candidates could have won it. Just an amazing year for British sport.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Am I the only person who thought the result was done and dusted.

In his preview Wiggins say a little too honestly 'do I get to keep the trophy'

The no show of persons who just may have had a chance Murray/McInroy etc kind of backs this up.

Well he was 7 to 2 on with the bookies, so in that respect the result was done and dusted. And not even the curves of Jessica's magnificent arse could change that. And even if he wouldn't have won then McIlroy would never have won it.

10. Rory McIlroy 29,729 (1.83%)

 

[Scottjd1]

Don't see why Murray made the top 3 and some much more worthy people didn't.

First male British grand slam winner for 76 years might have had something to do with it?

Yeah and didnt he play in the Wimbleodn singles final too, first british male to do that for a similar time, errrr oh yeah and won Olympic Gold and got to the Final of the Mixed with a great young Brit female player. Rubbish year for Andy....

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I've just looked at the voting results from last night. In 12th place Sarah Storey.

22 Paralympic medals (11 golds) including 4 out of 4 golds this year is only good enough for last place.

Just shows what a staggering year this has been for British sport.

 

[Dodger]

That's a fairly typical type of joke you can expect from Wiggins. As a massive cycling fan I've seen a lot of interviews with him and he is quite deadpan.

Are you suggesting the result was pre-determined? I think given the scandals over TV polling results that have come out in recent years they are super careful to make sure it is fair - I'd be amazed if the BBC truly did fix it.

For my money Wiggins was the stand out candidate. His achievements this year are truly remarkable. The public agreed it seems.
In another year probably 5 or 6 of the candidates could have won it. Just an amazing year for British sport.

Given that the joke that is the BBC said to hell with our stated rules anything is possible.

Get rid of it,it's a total farce and a huge waste of cash.

I mean they could put the cash toward securing the televising of the World Skittles Championship.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I don't like the format of the show anymore where it is a bit of a montage and hotch potch. In the good old days each sport had their own section and the event was broken up with bloopers, celebrity challenges etc. At the end of the day it's a popularity contest like X factor where being the best vocalist is no guarantee of winning. Worth watching though for Jessica in that dress

 

[bluewolf]

Given that the joke that is the BBC said to hell with our stated rules anything is possible.

Get rid of it,it's a total farce and a huge waste of cash.

I mean they could put the cash toward securing the televising of the World Skittles Championship.

how did the BBC break the rules? If this is about the team prize then the T&C's clearly state that the team prize can go to the Olympic team if the judging panel are unanimous. And they were. Ergo, no rules broken. I doubt very very much that the result was predetermined. The result matches the choice of the majority of people I know.

 

[Dodger]

how did the BBC break the rules? If this is about the team prize then the T&C's clearly state that the team prize can go to the Olympic team if the judging panel are unanimous. And they were. Ergo, no rules broken. I doubt very very much that the result was predetermined. The result matches the choice of the majority of people I know.

TEAM OF THE YEAR

For the team in an individual sport or sporting discipline that has achieved the most notable performance in the calendar year to date. The team should have significant UK interest or involvement.
For the avoidance of doubt this criteria excludes Team GB/Paralympics GB but includes the likes of British Cycling, Rowing Coxless Four and the European Ryder Cup team.
The expert panel responsible for choosing the shortlist for the main Sports Personality of the Year award will decide the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for the Team of the Year award based on reaching a consensus view. If a consensus view cannot be reached on the top three, then the Panel will be asked to vote. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairperson's decision will be binding.
The winner will be announced during the Sports Personality of the Year show, with details on the BBC website.

Taken from the beeb website but no doubt there will be something in the small print.There must be as Faldo won the actual award once upon a time.

 

[the hants reaper]

Its a joke , Ryder Cup should have won it , only surprise is Team BBC did not win it , keep in house yes

 

[Scottjd1]

Just read online - questions are being asked, how did Andy Murray get his trophy, and how come Lennox just happened to be passing by, what if he got 2nd or won, were there all 3 trophies there just in case.

And, were all 3 with Chris Hoy too, was soemone gpoing to present to him if he placed?

Obvioulsy not with Rory as he couldnt even be bothered to do a link up!!!

 

[richart]

In 12th place Sarah Storey.

22 Paralympic medals (11 golds) including 4 out of 4 golds this year is only good enough for last place.

Just shows what a staggering year this has been for British sport.

No she was 12th out of tens of thousands of sportsmen and women. Not last by any means.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Its a joke , Ryder Cup should have won it , only surprise is Team BBC did not win it , keep in house yes

Nope, If team GB can't win it (and rightly so, as they were only the most successful GB team in the greatest sporting event on earth and probably the best sporting event this country will ever host) then British cycling should have won it. The European Ryder cup team only looked good because they were so rubbish to start with on the first 2 days. The British cycling team absolutely destroyed most of the world's opposition from the start. Yes it was a great come back, but not a consistent great performance.

As for team BBC, then good point, I was also voting for 'Team BBC' as I imagine were many more viewers. I, like you, do believe it is a conspiracy. And anyway, after the BBC's performance in broadcasting the Olympics, which just about everyone has agreed was fantastic, they deserve to be slagged off for their sports coverage.

 

[cookelad]

As for team BBC, then good point, I was also voting for 'Team BBC' as I imagine were many more viewers. I, like you, do believe it is a conspiracy. And anyway, after the BBC's performance in broadcasting the Olympics, which just about everyone has agreed was fantastic, they deserve to be slagged off for their sports coverage.

Not just the Olympics - I would love to see Sky's viewing figures for Thursday & Friday at the Masters compared to Saturday & Sunday when both the Beeb and Sky where showing it live. Similarly I'd like to see the number for the F1 weekends when the BBC don't have live coverage compared to the weekends when they do!

 

[bozza]

Still slightly unimpressed Rory didn't even do a tv link up, wouldn't of hurt to take 5mins out of his time.

I'm glad Wiggo won as he seems the only one that has any real personality.

 

[Darhigh]

GB72 your the first person I have seen on forums to mention this! I totally agree. Of the 12 nominees 3 no shows. Sir Chris Hoy - Training, Andy Murray Training oh and Mr M on Holiday! Bad PR for Golf! Would never of happened if he was still with Chubby! Ok he knew he had no chance but should have been there! It would have been so awful to get on a private Jet!

 

[Darhigh]

Not just the Olympics - I would love to see Sky's viewing figures for Thursday & Friday at the Masters compared to Saturday & Sunday when both the Beeb and Sky where showing it live. Similarly I'd like to see the number for the F1 weekends when the BBC don't have live coverage compared to the weekends when they do!

BBC spent a lot of Taxpayers money on the Olympics, they felt obliged to reward Team GB and couldn't be seen to leave out the Para Olympians! Dnt forget that SKY also cover the Ryder Cup! Thankfully they do as I remember the Beeb cutting over to the news at 1pm when Seve & Olly were still out on the course playing for a point the last time they had it!

 

[Hacker Khan]

Still slightly unimpressed Rory didn't even do a tv link up, wouldn't of hurt to take 5mins out of his time.

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.