opinions are always massively skewed on a football forum where people tend to follow sports more than the general public (who will vote for the award)
imo the general public as a whole don't really know who Broad is, have no idea on any horse racing other than maybe who won the GN, haven't cared about the result of a golf tournament since Nick Faldo was playing and have only watched wheelchair tennis when BBC2 have stuck it on for a bit while waiting for the next match to start on centre court.
Dettori is probably too long at 33s after appearing on I'm a celebrity but Earps as a massive odds on fave looks right
imo the general public as a whole don't really know who Broad is...
Sorry, just to pick you up on that, I disagree.
Broad is a household name whether you like cricket or not.
The scientific evidence I bring to the table to back up this is what is affectionately known as the 'Mrs JB test!'
My wife has never watched a game of cricket in her life but she knows who he is. She can also tell you who Broady's wife is, what pop group she was in, what radio station she works on and what their daughter is called lol.
To be fair to them both, they've got almost 2m instagram followers between them.
For some balance, despite watching the ladies WC final earlier in the year, I'd happily bet any amount of money that she couldnt name the Lionnesses goalkeeper even if her life depended on it.
imo the general public as a whole don't really know who Broad is...
Sorry, just to pick you up on that, I disagree.
Broad is a household name whether you like cricket or not.
The scientific evidence I bring to the table to back up this is what is affectionately known as the 'Mrs JB test!'
My wife has never watched a game of cricket in her life but she knows who he is. She can also tell you who Broady's wife is, what pop group she was in, what radio station she works on and what their daughter is called lol.
To be fair to them both, they've got almost 2m instagram followers between them.
For some balance, despite watching the ladies WC final earlier in the year, I'd happily bet any amount of money that she couldnt name the Lionnesses goalkeeper even if her life depended on it.
I did specifically choose to say that the general public 'don't really know who Broad is' rather than 'haven't heard of Broad'
My wife also knows the name and that he is a cricketer but has no idea of any of his achievements or any reason why she might vote for him as SPOTY. I think this is probably true of most non cricket followers
I however have no idea who his wife is or that she was in a pop group so will not be voting for her in pop personality of the year
imo the general public as a whole don't really know who Broad is...
Sorry, just to pick you up on that, I disagree.
Broad is a household name whether you like cricket or not.
The scientific evidence I bring to the table to back up this is what is affectionately known as the 'Mrs JB test!'
My wife has never watched a game of cricket in her life but she knows who he is. She can also tell you who Broady's wife is, what pop group she was in, what radio station she works on and what their daughter is called lol.
To be fair to them both, they've got almost 2m instagram followers between them.
For some balance, despite watching the ladies WC final earlier in the year, I'd happily bet any amount of money that she couldnt name the Lionnesses goalkeeper even if her life depended on it.
It’s a shame not more people have heard of Alfie Hewett as he is genuinely incredible and really should win this based on achievement's, but obviously won’t.
He won 7 singles titles this year, including 2 of the 4 grand slams. Then in doubles he won 3 of the 4 grand slams.
It’s a shame not more people have heard of Alfie Hewett as he is genuinely incredible and really should win this based on achievement's, but obviously won’t.
He won 7 singles titles this year, including 2 of the 4 grand slams. Then in doubles he won 3 of the 4 grand slams.
But it is such a niche sport.
How many professional wheelchair tennis players do we have compared to say darts players when Phil Taylor was reigning supreme
They need to drop the "Personality" bit of the award. Most winners don't have one anymore, but Broad for me just because of his shithousery in The Ashes.
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imo the general public as a whole don't really know who Broad is, have no idea on any horse racing other than maybe who won the GN, haven't cared about the result of a golf tournament since Nick Faldo was playing and have only watched wheelchair tennis when BBC2 have stuck it on for a bit while waiting for the next match to start on centre court.
Dettori is probably too long at 33s after appearing on I'm a celebrity but Earps as a massive odds on fave looks right
Sorry, just to pick you up on that, I disagree.
Broad is a household name whether you like cricket or not.
The scientific evidence I bring to the table to back up this is what is affectionately known as the 'Mrs JB test!'
My wife has never watched a game of cricket in her life but she knows who he is. She can also tell you who Broady's wife is, what pop group she was in, what radio station she works on and what their daughter is called lol.
To be fair to them both, they've got almost 2m instagram followers between them.
For some balance, despite watching the ladies WC final earlier in the year, I'd happily bet any amount of money that she couldnt name the Lionnesses goalkeeper even if her life depended on it.
My wife also knows the name and that he is a cricketer but has no idea of any of his achievements or any reason why she might vote for him as SPOTY. I think this is probably true of most non cricket followers
I however have no idea who his wife is or that she was in a pop group so will not be voting for her in pop personality of the year
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/spoty-2023-shortlist-osullivan-kerr-b2462533.html
JUST GIVE HIM THE KNIGHTHOOD HE DESERVES!
Broad, McIlroy and Dettori are all well known figures.
Wheelchair tennis is definitely a minority sport in terms of public attention
He scored our first 3 goals in the tournament across 3 games and won the penalty for our winner in the semi final.
Where all the ‘boy from brent’ stuff come from.
How many professional wheelchair tennis players do we have compared to say darts players when Phil Taylor was reigning supreme
Kenny Dalglish gets the Lifetime Achievement Award.