Maybe there should have been a longer not so short-list. Josh Taylor deserves a place as well as Hamilton
Why does Hamilton deserve a place? There's a few people who have achieved more in their chosen sports this year and probably won't have another chance to be nominated. And it ain't like he hasn't already received it, twice
It doesn't matter if anyone has received it before as it is for 2021 or if they will have another chance, however hard that is only 1 time Olympians or those is a sport with a shorter career. I am not his biggest fan but think he should be included. And the Scottish boxer Josh Taylor, who became the first Brit to become a four-belt undisputed champion
But I guess, in the same way as we won;t all agree who to vote for, we won't all agree about the nominees. But I strongly feel a list of 6 is not enough, when there have been more nominees in previous years.
I hadn't though about Rachel Blackmore, but her being from the ROI shouldn't exclude her if she competes in the UK, as a footballer wouldn't be excluded if they played for ROI and Barry McGuigan has won it previously.
Barry McGuigan represented Northern Ireland and is a UK citizen though
Emma Raducanu will win it but I'd say Josh Taylor deserves it more. Undisputed champion and has fought everyone, most of them undefeated before fighting him
Raheem Stirling was my personal hero of the summer and I like his attitude towards the shittier elements of the press not to mention his attitude towards carrying the ball and scoring important goals
Maybe there should have been a longer not so short-list. Josh Taylor deserves a place as well as Hamilton
Why does Hamilton deserve a place? There's a few people who have achieved more in their chosen sports this year and probably won't have another chance to be nominated. And it ain't like he hasn't already received it, twice
It doesn't matter if anyone has received it before as it is for 2021 or if they will have another chance, however hard that is only 1 time Olympians or those is a sport with a shorter career. I am not his biggest fan but think he should be included. And the Scottish boxer Josh Taylor, who became the first Brit to become a four-belt undisputed champion
But I guess, in the same way as we won;t all agree who to vote for, we won't all agree about the nominees. But I strongly feel a list of 6 is not enough, when there have been more nominees in previous years.
I hadn't though about Rachel Blackmore, but her being from the ROI shouldn't exclude her if she competes in the UK, as a footballer wouldn't be excluded if they played for ROI and Barry McGuigan has won it previously.
Barry McGuigan represented Northern Ireland and is a UK citizen though
Ah, I wasn't sure which. But an footballer why played for ROI wouldn't be excluded, or would they?
I think Barry McGuigan is from Clones, which I think is in the ROI - edited, as I think it might actually be in both!
Maybe there should have been a longer not so short-list. Josh Taylor deserves a place as well as Hamilton
Why does Hamilton deserve a place? There's a few people who have achieved more in their chosen sports this year and probably won't have another chance to be nominated. And it ain't like he hasn't already received it, twice
It doesn't matter if anyone has received it before as it is for 2021 or if they will have another chance, however hard that is only 1 time Olympians or those is a sport with a shorter career. I am not his biggest fan but think he should be included. And the Scottish boxer Josh Taylor, who became the first Brit to become a four-belt undisputed champion
But I guess, in the same way as we won;t all agree who to vote for, we won't all agree about the nominees. But I strongly feel a list of 6 is not enough, when there have been more nominees in previous years.
I hadn't though about Rachel Blackmore, but her being from the ROI shouldn't exclude her if she competes in the UK, as a footballer wouldn't be excluded if they played for ROI and Barry McGuigan has won it previously.
Someone from the Republic is only eligible for the overseas award, even if they've made their name in the UK (e.g. Roy Keane)
Have any overseas born cricketers who play for England ever been nominated for the main award? The likes of Morgan, Pietersen, Allan Lamb etc
Maybe there should have been a longer not so short-list. Josh Taylor deserves a place as well as Hamilton
Why does Hamilton deserve a place? There's a few people who have achieved more in their chosen sports this year and probably won't have another chance to be nominated. And it ain't like he hasn't already received it, twice
It doesn't matter if anyone has received it before as it is for 2021 or if they will have another chance, however hard that is only 1 time Olympians or those is a sport with a shorter career. I am not his biggest fan but think he should be included. And the Scottish boxer Josh Taylor, who became the first Brit to become a four-belt undisputed champion
But I guess, in the same way as we won;t all agree who to vote for, we won't all agree about the nominees. But I strongly feel a list of 6 is not enough, when there have been more nominees in previous years.
I hadn't though about Rachel Blackmore, but her being from the ROI shouldn't exclude her if she competes in the UK, as a footballer wouldn't be excluded if they played for ROI and Barry McGuigan has won it previously.
Someone from the Republic is only eligible for the overseas award, even if they've made their name in the UK (e.g. Roy Keane)
Have any overseas born cricketers who play for England ever been nominated for the main award? The likes of Morgan, Pietersen, Allan Lamb etc
Apparently, 'on three occasions a sportsman from outside the United Kingdom has made the podium, on each occasion for sporting success achieved in Great Britain; New Zealand speedway star Barry Briggs (1964 and 1966) and Italian jockey Frankie Dettori (1996). Barry McGuigan, Greg Rusedski and Lennox Lewis originally competed for Ireland (McGuigan) and Canada (Rusedski and Lewis) respectively, but had completed their transfer of allegiance to Great Britain by the time of their awards'.
And Rachael Blackmore doesn't even get a mention !!
Blackmore has won the GN and some top races at Cheltenham .. she is fortunate in the 'big' races to ride for trainers and owners of really top class horses.. however her overall record in UK is about 16% win rate and Ireland is around 14% .. she is (UK winners) statistically behind (e.g.) Cobden, Coleman and Skelton, Bryony Frost has a better UK record than Blackmore. My choice for overseas SPOTY would be Sergio Aguero, I doubt we'll ever see the likes of him again .. another possibility is Mohamed Salah who's having a great season for Liverpool
It’s Raducanu for me, Hollywood year for her and I don’t even rate tennis that much. Does make me laugh that some think cricketers should be allowed on the list though…
It’s Raducanu for me, Hollywood year for her and I don’t even rate tennis that much. Does make me laugh that some think cricketers should be allowed on the list though…
Agreed re Raducanu but as a batsman (I don't see the need use a gender-neutral alternative) he has scored the most runs in a calendar year and it isn't even over yet. He could score even more, if other ENG players can manage to stay in long enough at the other end!
It’s Raducanu for me, Hollywood year for her and I don’t even rate tennis that much. Does make me laugh that some think cricketers should be allowed on the list though…
Agreed re Raducanu but as a batsman (I don't see the need use a gender-neutral alternative) he has scored the most runs in a calendar year and it isn't even over yet. He could score even more, if other ENG players can manage to stay in long enough at the other end!
It’s a dying sport though, nobody without a beard watches it…it’s just not relevant
If Gabby is to be believed the winner has to have a smile that lights up a room. If that is the case then Elliot Lee should win as his smile could illuminate the whole of Chislehurst Caves.
You can vote for the 2021 SPOTY winner tonight between 6.45-9pm
But, as a tribute to F1 racing, they are going to stop the voting at 8.55pm, discard the votes cast up until that point and then restart the process for a frantic 30-40 seconds
You can vote for the 2021 SPOTY winner tonight between 6.45-9pm
But, as a tribute to F1 racing, they are going to stop the voting at 8.55pm, discard the votes cast up until that point and then restart the process for a frantic 30-40 seconds
Seems legit……
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The script for the reset voting has been leaked.
“To vote on a mobile dial 6 22 82, or on landlines dial 09015 22 82.
And add:
01 for Max Verstappen 02 for Max Verstappen 03 for Max Verstappen 04 for Max Verstappen 05 for Max Verstappen 06 for Max Verstappen
Peaty is clearly an all time great, but Daley's win was more of a story, considering that he first competed in the Olympics in 2008 and finally got his gold 13 years later
Peaty is clearly an all time great, but Daley's win was more of a story, considering that he first competed in the Olympics in 2008 and finally got his gold 13 years later
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Raheem Stirling was my personal hero of the summer and I like his attitude towards the shittier elements of the press not to mention his attitude towards carrying the ball and scoring important goals
I think Barry McGuigan is from Clones, which I think is in the ROI - edited, as I think it might actually be in both!
Have any overseas born cricketers who play for England ever been nominated for the main award? The likes of Morgan, Pietersen, Allan Lamb etc
My choice for overseas SPOTY would be Sergio Aguero, I doubt we'll ever see the likes of him again .. another possibility is Mohamed Salah who's having a great season for Liverpool
If that is the case then Elliot Lee should win as his smile could illuminate the whole of Chislehurst Caves.
This is one programme that should have been pensioned off years ago.
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