Sports Personality of the Year

Originally posted by asterix Murray should wait until he wins Wimbledon

Hopefully he won't (ever).

Originally posted by Steve411 Originally posted by asterix Murray should wait until he wins Wimbledon Hopefully he won't (ever).

not sure whether you hope he never wins or whether he wont have to wait. I can only hope you mean the former.
He will NEVER get my vote after the last world cup when he said he wouldnt support England. i think he is a cocky idiot, i was just as happy when he got knocked out of wimbledon this year as when england won the rugby world cup.

As for giggs winning, i think it is a tad flawed, sure he has an exceptional trophy room, but would that not be better as a lifetime achievement, rather than an annual thing which is what i feel is implied with the sports personality of the year award?

David Haye got my vote because of his biblical defeat of the russian to become heavy weight champion of the world! thats with a broken hand as well. remarkable.

Im still gutted sailing didnt get better recognition in 2008, i know it was tough one between cycling and sailing.  in the world of sailing, the letters GBR on a sail sparks the same fear to the competitors as turning up to a sprinting race to find usain bolt warming up. British sailors deserve something someday.

Originally posted by Jamesd Originally posted by Steve411 Originally posted by asterix Murray should wait until he wins Wimbledon Hopefully he won't (ever). not sure whether you hope he never wins or whether he wont have to wait. I can only hope you mean the former. He will NEVER get my vote after the last world cup when he said he wouldnt support England. i think he is a cocky idiot, i was just as happy when he got knocked out of wimbledon this year as when england won the rugby world cup. As for giggs winning, i think it is a tad flawed, sure he has an exceptional trophy room, but would that not be better as a lifetime achievement, rather than an annual thing which is what i feel is implied with the sports personality of the year award? David Haye got my vote because of his biblical defeat of the russian to become heavy weight champion of the world! thats with a broken hand as well. remarkable. Im still gutted sailing didnt get better recognition in 2008, i know it was tough one between cycling and sailing.  in the world of sailing, the letters GBR on a sail sparks the same fear to the competitors as turning up to a sprinting race to find usain bolt warming up. British sailors deserve something someday.

James,

Definitely the former (and for the same reason as you!).

my vote went to Jessica Ennis because I go along and watch her perform. Not only can she jump way over her own height - very impressive when you see it live,but she also excels in six other very different disciplines.  When she's finished she always thanks the officials then she goes straight over to the sidelines and signs as many autographs as she can before she is dragged off for the media frenzy, where she is always ready to answer the daftest of questions.

so not only is she a brilliant, dedicated and gutsy performer, but she's also a great representative for her sport. 

Go Jessica!




Edited by winging it

The nominations for this award come from the sports writers themselves.  A selection of decent rags, plus the mail and the mail on sunday, compile their top ten then send the list to the BBC who then simply count who gets the most votes.