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All kicking off in about an hour. So, what do we think? Wiggo's got it nailed on, surely? First ever British winner of the Tour AND Olympic gold.
Team? Well, I think we'll see a curve ball. Team of the year? The Olympic Volunteers! 🙂 Wouldn't that be awesome?
My OH would be more than Happy with the Team Award Suggestion 🙂
Would be a nice touch I reckon.
Wiggo for me too, but I'm torn and would like Ben Ainsle to win.
Team? Well, I think we'll see a curve ball. Team of the year? The Olympic Volunteers!
Good shout, but it could also be the Ryder Cup team, which I disagree with, but hey-ho.
I think it should be Wiggo, but I can't see it, personally. Farah, Ennis, Hoy, Murray and Weir are all in with a good shout.
Murray and Wiggo as joint winners would please me. Coe to receive further affirmation of his self-belief that he is turning into a demi-god.
Red Button now
Hmmm Ennis or Mo I think will win it
The voting will have more splits in it than a Commencal. My tip for an outside bet is Katherine Grainger.
Also, David Rudisha for overseas SPOTY for me. That was such an astonishing performance, from an inspirational chap!
Ennis for me.
can't see it being Murray - he didn't win Wimbledon. and you know his speech is going to be appalling.
go Wiggo!!
can we vote online or is it a phone-in?
wiggins for the win.
but the general public who vote, do not appreciate just how hard winning the TDF is.
so dont bank on it.
the general public who vote, do not appreciate just how hard winning the TDF is.
So true, Ton, so true.
the general public who vote, do not appreciate just how hard winning the TDF is.
I don't think even a lot of cyclists can comprehend how hard it is, just that's it's way above them.
I'm not sure Murray deserves to win it really.
He's had a great year, and he's on top of his game etc.
But it's only his struggle to win a Grand Slam event in the past that's made the fact that he's done it this year so memorable (+ the Olympics obviously)
But if you Compare that to the Domination of their sport some of the others have managed, it seems to come up a bit short I reckon.
If I'd won the TdF I don't think I'd give two hoots about SPOTY! It's mildly interesting, but it's only telly 😛
shifter - Member
If I'd won the TdF I don't think I'd give two hoots about SPOTY! It's mildly interesting, but it's only telly
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Your Bradley Wiggins aren't you...
Your Bradley Wiggins aren't you...
No. Not enough swearing! 🙂
Just imagine Wiggo's acceptance speech! Worth him winning for that alone...!
Here we go! BBC1 folks!
By the way, anyone on here actually vote?
Wiggins or Wier if not. Anything else is a gross injustice.
Does anyone else watch it just for the sporting highlights from the year!?
The award is a bit of a nothing award isn't it!? Given all the success the contenders have had I can't see to many of them being bitterly disappointed if they don't win, tbh. Wiggins certainly won't be, he's already said he's not to fussed personally, just wants it to help increase the awareness of cycling to the nation.
Remember it's not Olympic personality of the year...
Jessica Ennis looks hot. 🙂
Around 350,000 votes cast last year (Cavendish got around half). So - not a massive interest in folk actually bothering to vote. (For comparison, around 16 million were tuned in the night that Farah, Ennis and that other bloke won gold.)
Sarah Storey looks rather nice too!
The award is a bit of a nothing award isn't it!? Given all the success the contenders have had I can't see to many of them being bitterly disappointed if they don't win, tbh. Wiggins certainly won't be, he's already said he's not to fussed personally, just wants it to help increase the awareness of cycling to the nation.
But that's the point, isn't it? No one is too bothered if they don't win, but winning it seems quite a big deal, to be voted for by people outside of your sport. It's a win-win event, hence why many of the contenders say they are just happy to be nominated.
Wiggins. His achievement this year beats everyone else's, and a few nominees put together. Let's not forget he won an Olympic gold for the TT, but also won two TTs in the Tour de France against a field just as good.
I don't care who wins it. Such a guff award compared to what they've actually done and won already this year. Don't think anyone of them deserves it more than the others personally.
Wiggins - but we're spoilt for choice, such was the success this year of British sportsman.
he's not to fussed personally, just wants it to help increase the awareness of cycling to the nation.
If Wiggo does win I hope he exploits it for maximum publicity for safety and less bullying for cyclists - especially after his recent exploits
Wiggo been a **** already not doing any interviews on the way in
Hammering home the Olympics already
Froomey didn't look happy!
"Well, Susan..."
🙂
That interview has got to seal it, surely?
Take yer hand out yer pocket.You look like Larry Grayson ffs.
someone's been at the VaT's beforehand 
Do you think he's got Lineker's vote? 😆
Crackin' speech by Wiggins ! 🙂
Do you think he's got Lineker's vote?
He's got Gary's make up artists's vote! 🙂
someone's been at the VaT's beforehand
😀 - we thought so too!
No one can say, he doesn't have "personality"!
Nice recovery from Lineker there! 🙂
Froome is not amused.
Wiggo or Ellie, two horse race for my money 😀
I would love to see Wiggins win but there are so many worthy winners this year.
wtf is the deal with synchronised clapping?
Jesus how contrived us all the audience participation
Everybody seems pretty drunk to me so far. WTF was Ian Thorpe on?
i think thorpe wanted to come out the closet but bottled it
I've also always wondered if Thorpe's on the other bus or not.
Nice to see Sharron Davies is in the audience.
And still hot...
he was on the stage with Tom Daley and was still the campest there, impressive
Despite appearances.....Thorpe is straight. 😯
shifter - Member
If I'd won the TdF I don't think I'd give two hoots about SPOTY! It's mildly interesting, but it's only telly
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Yes, you're correct, did you like my speech dear?
bit shit Murray not bothered turning up, off season as well, plenty of people in the audience have flown in just for it
bit shit Murray not bothered turning up, off season as well, plenty of people in the audience have flown in just for it
Australian Open not long after Christmas. It's called dedication.
+1 mikey74
[quote=dirtyrider ]bit shit Murray not bothered turning up, off season as well, plenty of people in the audience have flown in just for it
🙄
I presume Susan is only involved in BBC Sport because the Corporation gets so much flack when they sack old women. First she tries to make Wiggins take individual praise for his wins, and then asks Murray if he ever feels the pressure. FFS.
It was known months ago that Murray wasn't going to be there....who cares, he's a ****.
What is it with the Murray bashing!? If he'd flown back you'd no doubt be complaining that he wasn't dedicated to the Aussie open just round the corner.
I like the fact he doesn't care about trying to please the press/fans
Take yer hand out yer pocket.You look like Larry Grayson ffs.
Murray not worthy after his Argentina shirt days but may get the Scottish vote. Once a twunt always a twunt.
Ian Thorpe looked like he was either coked up or had something up him!
Froome didn't look happy but that might be rivalry from this or next year.
Loved Wiggos speech.
Ellie Simmonds; quality.
WTF is Katherine Grainger wearing, and sort your hair out love.
Why do they call it Sports 'Personality' of the Year? Shouldn't it just be 'Sportsperson of the Year.
Next doors cat has more personality than Andy Murray.
Look up the definition of personality - it also means famous person.
I have a MAJOR crush on Denise Lewis! 😳
Dwarf, there's a queue here!
Katherine Grainger: WOOF!
I'm in the Laura Trott queue. 🙂 mmmmmmm.
Cycling's getting more coverage than soccer! Awesome!
Mr Storey punched well above his weight
Oi!! get to the back Tom
I have a MAJOR crush on Denise Lewis!
Dwarf, there's a queue here!
I'll go last. I'm a hard act to follow...
8)
Is Davey B ever seen in anything other than a tracksuit? Oh, and Laura Trott's voice has just put me right off.
Lol at dirtyrider!
bit shit Murray not bothered turning up, off season as well, plenty of people in the audience have flown in just for it
bit shit Hoy not bothered turning up, off season as well, plenty of people in the audience have flown in just for it. 😈
bit shit Hoy not bothered turning up, off season as well, plenty of people in the audience have flown in just for it
😕
must be a scottish thing
I think football pales into insignificance given the achievements of our Olympians this year and every year come to think of it.
I'm put off Sarah storey cos I wouldn't want to be with someone quicker than me on a bike.
I'm not watching it, what time can we BLOODY VOTE?!?!?!
I'm put off Sarah storey cos I wouldn't want to be with someone quicker than me on a bike
Single are you? 😛