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BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20466947) - Sports Personality of the Year: BBC award shortlist named
Andy among the list of contenders. :)
Andy Murray
Ben Ainslie
Chris Hoy
David Weir
Ellie Simmonds
Jessica Ennis
Mo Farah
Nicola Adams
Rory McIlroy
Sarah Storey
Bradley Wiggins
Katherine Granger
Indpendent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/sports-personality-of-the-year-2012-the-nominees-8352752.html) - Sports Personality of the Year 2012: the nominees
Andy Murray
In any other year victory in the US Open – the first Grand Slam win by a Briton for 76 years – would have made Murray a shoo-in, especially when you add an Olympic gold medal and runner-up at Wimbledon.
SPOTY chances: 4/5
Bradley Wiggins
Has become perhaps Britain’s most admired sportsman. Became the first Briton to win the Tour de France and followed it with Olympic time trial gold. His sport may be reeling from the Armstrong fall-out, but here is a champion to have faith in
SPOTY chances: 5/5
So many sportsmen and women deserve this, this year! I don't think I'll be placing any bets - it could be anybody's!
RoastLamb
26-11-2012, 20:51
I think Mo Farah or Bradley Wiggins will win. If Andy had won Wimbly then I think he'd hands down be the winner. However, I hope I'm wrong and Andy gets it. I mean the USO AND Olympic gold. Hard to beat.
banskogirl
26-11-2012, 20:52
Would just love it to be Andy, I'm sure we all would, but maybe he should've chosen a different year!! :)
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/nov/26/bradley-wiggins-bbc-sports-awards)- Bradley Wiggins the favourite in BBC award shortlist of stellar quality
Mandiemoo
26-11-2012, 21:34
I looked at a poll running on the Radio Times website a little while ago. Andy was running 4th behind Jessica, Mo & Bradley.
Earlier in the month, there was media coverage about Andy harming his chances by not attending the show. Such is the way sportspeople are viewed as celebrities these days, the fact that Andy does not want to lose 3/4 days out of his intense training block is portrayed as a negative. If this is the criteria that they are being judged on, I would rather Andy not be placed.
Some peeps were saying Andy was more likely to win it if we won the ATP World Tour Final at the O2.
I wonder if having Chris Hoy on the list will dilute Bradley Wiggins vote, as some peeps tend to go for those doing their favourite sports.
david1610
26-11-2012, 21:53
I will get this out of the way now! Such a great year of sport for the UK, the winner deserves to win. If it is not Andy - and I suspect it will be Bradley or just possibly Mo or Jessica - I will not look for negative reasons why Andy lost, but be recognising the sport achievement of the winner.
Well it certainly should be a brilliant SPOTY program whoever wins with such a line up.
LC the fan
26-11-2012, 22:23
I think they should have changed the format this year. How can you choose ? How can you compare ?
Have they announced the nominations for the most outstanding coach ? Would Ivan get a mention ???
i agree - they should have gone for a celebration of British sport with no winner this year - there are just too many fantastic achievements.
i agree - they should have gone for a celebration of British sport with no winner this year - there are just too many fantastic achievements.are you nuts ?( with all due respect :lol:) but you cant seriously think that the best way to celebrate these people who have dedicated their life's to competitive sport is to remove the competitive element of SPOTY.
are you nuts ?( with all due respect :lol:) but you cant seriously think that the best way to celebrate these people who have dedicated their life's to competitive sport is to remove the competitive element of SPOTY.
Yes, this year, I do. There are just too many fantastic stories of achievement to crown one of them as the 'victor' in my opinion .......... and it's not just my opinion - many of the sporting fraternity agree, including Andy.
Yes, this year, I do. There are just too many fantastic stories of achievement to crown one of them as the 'victor' in my opinion .......... and it's not just my opinion - many of the sporting fraternity agree, including Andy.well he aint exactly the most honest character reference now is he its the "19" thing to say,
so who gets the award do we have some mechanism to separate the success from the failure or is the bloke who crashed oot in the 1st rnd of taekwondo to share in the glory along with oor gold medalist, i thaught we had all decided to leave the bad auld days of handing out ribbons for participation behind. sports nothing without competition
That's not what I'm saying. I think Andy deserves the award but that doesn't blind me to the fact that the other 11 nominees - and several others not nominated - might be equally deserving. Besides which I give Andy more creditbility than you do - I'm sure his comments were his and not what '19' dictated - he would have no reason to do that.
That's not what I'm saying. I think Andy deserves the award but that doesn't blind me to the fact that the other 11 nominees - and several others not nominated - might be equally deserving. Besides which I give Andy more creditbility than you do - I'm sure his comments were his and not what '19' dictated - he would have no reason to do that.you call it creditability i call it stifled, we all know the poor lad cant be honest and open. but cool we have shortened the list down to 12 now its not much harder to thin the rest out a touch ;)
supergran
26-11-2012, 23:46
I'm with J on this. It's called Sports Personality of the Year and just because it's an Olympic year that's no reason to stop the competitive element. Let's face it as long as I've been watching there are always omissions and people on the list who don't really deserve to win....but that's life in sport according the BBC. I will be voting for Andy as I did last time he was on the list.
Aussie Andy
27-11-2012, 02:47
:grrr: I don't think I can vote, being non-Brit. However, I looked up Andy Murray BBC Sports Personality of the Year and liked it.
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JAMES4578
27-11-2012, 07:36
Whilst it can be difficult in a year of sporting excellence,still think it's right to have a competitive contest and see where the public affection lies (notwithstanding that of course voting is only on the night for a few hours) Whilst I hope Andy wins and is definitely my first choice realise a few sportsmen and women also have great credentials. At the end of the day don't think this is the be all and end all.
^^ Not sure about 'public affection.' There's been so much sporting achievement, it's a pity it leads to so much mud-slinging.
millypops
27-11-2012, 09:33
Yes, this year, I do. There are just too many fantastic stories of achievement to crown one of them as the 'victor' in my opinion .......... and it's not just my opinion - many of the sporting fraternity agree, including Andy.
I agree Alis, I think to pick out one person from the list of 12 is crazy, and also to leave it to Jo Public to decide we have seen what happens when the public get involved with the voting on these reality shows, I rest my case.
I think if Andy wins another Slam next year he will win in 2013.
I imagine if 'public affection' is the deciding factor, then I guess Jess, Mo and possibly Kathleen Granger would be the top contenders.
If it's 'real sporting achievement', then it will be hard and perhaps unfair to separate Wiggo, David Weir and Andy. Why can't there be a break with tradition and the top 3 athletes from the voting all be given the joint title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year? :swingin: :swingin: :swingin:
Sallydaisy
27-11-2012, 11:06
Check out the Radio Times front covers folks ............
GREAT photo of a grinning Andy!
http://www.radiotimes.com/photos/2012-11-26/sports-personality-of-the-year-2012---the-radio-times-covers
Any one of the 12 would be a banker in any other year I'm sure. Look at what Rory McIlroy has done and yet he isn't featuring in the favourites. According to Clare Balding on BBC Breakfast this morning it would appear the Bradley Wiggins is a given because he is laid-back, has sideburns and is everybody's ort of guy!
I won't be bitter if Andy doesn't win. Tennis isn't a sport that the general population follow. I'd guess someone from athletics like Mo or Jessica is more likely to win. Looking at the list of nominees, they're all deserving IMHO but there can only be one winner.
LC the fan
27-11-2012, 14:52
I'm with Alis all the way - they could have found another way to recognise the outstanding achievements of the year without picking out one. The great British Public cannot be relied upon for a balanced judgement. Fortunately we haven't got a footballer in there to mess things up this year !!!
I shall, of course, vote for Andy - I reckon Andy would have voted for Mo Farah given his comments after his Olympic Gold at Wimbledon
millypops
27-11-2012, 16:51
I'm with Alis all the way - they could have found another way to recognise the outstanding achievements of the year without picking out one. The great British Public cannot be relied upon for a balanced judgement. Fortunately we haven't got a footballer in there to mess things up this year !!!
I shall, of course, vote for Andy - I reckon Andy would have voted for Mo Farah given his comments after his Olympic Gold at Wimbledon
Going back to my post this morning LC that is exactly what I said but I think you put it more succinctly
Re your 2nd paragraph in the Mail today people on the short list for SPOTY were asked who would they pick as their winner and Andy said I quote " It's been an amazing year for British Sport and it's tough to pick a winner I hope it will be a celebration of the year as a whole and of what we, as a nation have achieved"
What lovely words form Andy.
Well said Andy and I'm sure that's exactly how he feels and not what '19' has told him to say!
How on earth you choose from so many great sports people is beyond me - yet in other years they almost seem to be struggling to get enough nominees!
Well said Andy and I'm sure that's exactly how he feels and not what '19' has told him to say!:rolling: thats it stick to the party line, seriously you may well be right but i cant help thinking a perfectionist like andy is driven to be the best at what ever he takes part in you just have to look at his obsession with forfiets etc to see life is one big competition to andy. the way i see it is its like when you play golf and the guy you are playing against nobbles a two foot putt. you may well say unlucky but deep down your laffing, or when players in tennis get a lucky net cord they apologize but you can bet they are cheering inside. no harm in giving the glib response to such questions just dont expect me to buy it
How on earth you choose from so many great sports people is beyond me - yet in other years they almost seem to be struggling to get enough nominees!thats easy you dump out the ones who have achieved the mundane ie jess winning gold is great but not that londg between female heptathlon golds for the uk so she is out, there are only about 5 female boxer in the world so she is gone, sir Chris couldn't even make it into his main event so he has gone( tho he should get the lifetime achievement award, its nice cath won gold but again not a rare success in rowing or for that matter sailing so there gose ben too, same for rory golf is going through a week era at the moment and Brit major winners have been ten a penny lately, you can rule out all the paras as you have to beet far fewer people to win a para gold than you do for a regular Olympic gold
which leaves you three contenders andy mo and Bradley each of whom would be a deserving winner (IMHO of course)
Someone on the radio this morning said that only Andy and Wiggo had won both an event at home and an event abroad, so it should be between those two. Seems reasonable to me!
:rolling: thats it stick to the party line, seriously you may well be right but i cant help thinking a perfectionist like andy is driven to be the best at what ever he takes part in you just have to look at his obsession with forfiets etc to see life is one big competition to andy. the way i see it is its like when you play golf and the guy you are playing against nobbles a two foot putt. you may well say unlucky but deep down your laffing, or when players in tennis get a lucky net cord they apologize but you can bet they are cheering inside. no harm in giving the glib response to such questions just dont expect me to buy it
I believe him because I don't think Andy's particularly bothered whether he wins SPOTY or not - it most certainly won't be in his list of 'goals' for the season. I'm sure he would be chuffed but it's not something he has any control over so there's little point in being competitive about it.
A British Slam in 74 years and a Gold Medal to top it surely that needs recognition now, if not this year when then ? Our hero needs us so get voting when allowed.
A British Slam in 74 years and a Gold Medal to top it surely that needs recognition now, if not this year when then ? Our hero needs us so get voting when allowed.
I agree
I really don't know what Bradley did, but I know Andy had ..
I think Mo Farah or Bradley Wiggins will win. If Andy had won Wimbly then I think he'd hands down be the winner. However, I hope I'm wrong and Andy gets it. I mean the USO AND Olympic gold. Hard to beat.
One just has to vote doesn't one ?
Check out the Radio Times front covers folks ............
GREAT photo of a grinning Andy!
http://www.radiotimes.com/photos/2012-11-26/sports-personality-of-the-year-2012---the-radio-times-covers
Mine arrived in the post this morning but the front cover is of Katherine Grainger.
Yes - having seen Sally's post I went, as usual after work to buy my copy. Just as well I had the heads up from Sally or I'd have bought the front one on the stand which was of Mo. I looked all along that row and found lots of Mo, Jess and a couple of Chris Hoy. Next row......loads of Mo and Jess, a couple of Chris Hoy and a couple of Bradley Wiggins. Getting hot under the collar, I finally found the only one of Andy, second from the back! Now I could surmise he's soooo popular that the ones with him on the cover have sold out, or I could be cynical and say that they've printed fewer and are backing Mo and Jess to win and even, arguably, promoting them by shoving them under the public's nose. But as I said earlier, I'm not bitter.
I was about to pick up the Ellie Simmonds one on top of the pile, then saw it said x of 12 special covers - the first Andy one was about 4 down. I suppose I should have put another Andy one at the top of the pile - product placement! ;)
It's interesting to see who the contenders support - Andy gets Rory's vote, and a runner-up spot from Chris Hoy. However Mo's either the most honest or the most arrogant - take your pick - when he refuses to name anyone, saying "I want to win it myself"!
LC the fan
28-11-2012, 16:21
Yes - having seen Sally's post I went, as usual after work to buy my copy. Just as well I had the heads up from Sally or I'd have bought the front one on the stand which was of Mo. I looked all along that row and found lots of Mo, Jess and a couple of Chris Hoy. Next row......loads of Mo and Jess, a couple of Chris Hoy and a couple of Bradley Wiggins. Getting hot under the collar, I finally found the only one of Andy, second from the back! Now I could surmise he's soooo popular that the ones with him on the cover have sold out, or I could be cynical and say that they've printed fewer and are backing Mo and Jess to win and even, arguably, promoting them by shoving them under the public's nose. But as I said earlier, I'm not bitter.
I did the same thing Pabbers/ I rummaged through the pile in Tesco and found a stack of Rory McIlroy, n o Bradley Wiggins at all and just 2 of Andy. One was for me the other one went on top of the pile for all to see :thumbup:
Maybe all the Wiggo and most of the Andy copies had already gone!
Maybe all the Wiggo and most of the Andy copies had already gone!anecdotal evidence suggest you might be right, Andy and wiggo sold more stamps than any the others
anecdotal evidence suggest you might be right, Andy and wiggo sold more stamps than any the others
We agree on something J - wahey!!!! ;)
banskogirl
29-11-2012, 21:54
I checked them out in my local shop and there weren't any..........so what does that mean :doh:
Sallydaisy
30-11-2012, 14:56
I've just come back from Tesco - bought a copy of the "Andy Times".
There was only one Andy left on the shelf and lots of Sir Chris Hoy and Jess Ennis.
None for any other nominee.
It's such a great photo of Andy ...
:thumbup:
hfwardhouse
30-11-2012, 20:12
Aaargh, I was in to pick up my ordered RT this morning and I've got the Jess Ennis version .... I did wonder about asking if they could swap it for an Andy one but it's only a wee shop and the chances are they wouldn't have had it anyway :crying:
I get RT on subscription through the post and I got Ben Ainslie. Would have loved the Andy one but never mind. Would rather he won .... which will take a monor miracle methinks.
So much sporting achievement this year indeed but some of the contenders have 'just' won a gold medal. Andy got gold, silver and USO.
I think Wiggo will win despite the fact that in RT he is quoted as saying he couldn't care less about the Olympics .... before it happened that is. I can't imagine any of the other medalists thought that way!!
hfwardhouse
03-12-2012, 14:25
I went for a paper on Saturday and had a look through the RTs in the rack and Andy's one was there so sad person that I am I now have 2 copies of this week's radio times :lol:
Andy has just been awarded Sport Nation's Sports Personality of the Year (BBC2). Well done, Andy. Congatulations:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: :clap::clap::clap::clap:
Andy has just been awarded Sport Nation's Sports Personality of the Year (BBC2). Well done, Andy. Congatulations:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: :clap::clap::clap::clap:great win, especially when you consider oor greatest ever Olympian was pushed down to second
hfwardhouse
04-12-2012, 19:46
So pleased and he looked absolutely delighted :cheer:
Great stuff! And he was actually there?
Great stuff! And he was actually there?na prerecorded he was given the award by henman
Yeah!!! Well done Andy!!! Is there somewhere I can watch the video of him receiving the award? Thanks
yeah!!! Well done andy!!! Is there somewhere i can watch the video of him receiving the award? Thankshere (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p9cn0/Sport_Nation_04_12_2012/)
andy review from 15 minutes in(3 minute section) then award at 27:45
I think it's odd that in all these reviews that we've seen recently no-one ever mentions Andy's silver medal. He and Laura worked hard for that and he did it at the same time as he was trying to win gold!
Sallydaisy
05-12-2012, 11:05
I think it's odd that in all these reviews that we've seen recently no-one ever mentions Andy's silver medal. He and Laura worked hard for that and he did it at the same time as he was trying to win gold!
I think Andy is the only athlete who won 2 medals on the same day ...
well done Andy! Must try and watch it later.
:cheer::cheer:
Just watched it.........fab. Thanks for the heads up on the times J.
JAMES4578
05-12-2012, 23:52
Yes it was marvelous Andy's achievements were recognized, well done!:clap::clap: According to the bookmakers Wiggins virtually a dead cert for sports personality mind you.
I was reading how last year the cycling buffs really united via twitter to raise the profile of cycling and help Cavendish to the title.
They are certainly a force able to unite their support for their man - unlike tennis supporters. :sad:
banskogirl
06-12-2012, 20:33
here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p9cn0/Sport_Nation_04_12_2012/)
andy review from 15 minutes in(3 minute section) then award at 27:45
thanks -J- great video :) no mascara left.........as usual!
hfwardhouse
06-12-2012, 22:27
Andy's just won the Scottish Sports Personality of the Year Award at the Scottish Sports Awards :yahoo:
@judmoo (https://twitter.com/judmoo) & Anna Brogan collect Andy's award from @tennisscotland (https://twitter.com/tennisscotland) CEO David Marshall #ScottishSportsAwards (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ScottishSportsAwards&src=hash) (APPARENTLY)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A9dy2p9CcAEDsoc.jpg:large
JAMES4578
06-12-2012, 23:38
Fab for Andy, picking up a few honours now! :swingin::swingin:!
^ It's great that Andy's winning all these Awards and getting the recognition he deserves for his brilliant year. It's funny that the fact that he isn't present in person has not been a factor - so why should it be of significance when SPOTY is mentioned?
Related to this line of thinking, today's Times has this small article:
Farah may snub BBC
Mo Farah has yet to confirm whether he will attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Farah is second favourite to win the top honour on Sunday week...Farah, who departs soon for his training camp in Oregon, said:"You'll just have to wait and find out if I'm there."
Maybe Andy should have adopted this tack :whistle:
This was posted on the newspaper thread but it belongs here too
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20514276)- Sports Personality of the Year: Why Andy Murray should win
Lovely words from Novak! But can Novak not vote for Andy?
Lovely words from Novak! But can Novak not vote for Andy?
I guess he could if is in the UK, but you can't access the BBC website or streams from abroad.
I guess he could if is in the UK, but you can't access the BBC website or streams from abroad.
Ah that's a pity! He could always get someone he knows in the UK to vote on his behalf for Andy ;)
Ah that's a pity! He could always get someone he knows in the UK to vote on his behalf for Andy ;)
Or stay in the UK ;)
Another good article making the case for Andy as SPOTY http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/armchair-pundit/heroes-2012-andy-murray-122129856.html
Glad he's getting some support. :thumbup:
Well said Alex Chick - an excellent article!
Totally agree - one of the best articles I have read on Andy's achievements.
I posted this onthe newspaper thread but it belongs here too.
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/363932/Another-year-and-Sports-Personality-Award-is-Andy-Murray-s-says-Greg-Rusedski) - ANOTHER YEAR AND SPORTS PERSONALITY AWARD IS ANDY MURRAY’S, SAYS GREG RUSEDSKI
Rusedski puts his 1997 Sports Personality Award, when he beat Tim Henman and Steve Redgrave having reached the US Open tennis final, right beside his on-court feats.
Murray has made the 12-man shortlist for this Sunday’s BBC ceremony for going one better and claiming the US Open title, as well as winning Olympic gold and making the Wimbledon final.
But Rusedski feels it is highly unlikely the world No3 will be lifting the trophy as he is up against a host of other big-name Olympians after a sizzling summer of sport.
These were posted on the newspaper thread but belong here too.
Guardian (Andy Murray: why he should win Sports Personality of the Year – video) - Andy Murray: why he should win Sports Personality of the Year – video
Reuters (http://blogs.reuters.com/sport/2012/12/11/greg-rusedksi-blog-murray-still-my-tip-for-sports-personality-glory/)- Greg Rusedski blog: Murray still my tip for Sports Personality glory
Another good article making the case for Andy as SPOTY http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/armchair-pundit/heroes-2012-andy-murray-122129856.html
Glad he's getting some support. :thumbup:
Most of the comments are very positive too, which is unusual!
Also in the newspaper thread
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-misses-sports-personality-of-the-year-awards-for-pain-and-suffering-in-miami-8411840.html) - Andy Murray misses Sports Personality of the Year awards for pain and suffering in Miami
A BBC film crew will be on hand to beam back to Britain live pictures of Murray during this weekend’s Sports Personality of the Year programme
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-andy-murray-should-win-the-bbc-award/) - Why Andy Murray is the sports personality of the year
Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a444715/chris-hoy-tips-bradley-wiggins-andy-murray-for-bbc-sports-personality.html) - Chris Hoy tips Bradley Wiggins, Andy Murray for BBC Sports Personality
Also posted on the newspaper thread
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/dec/14/sports-personality-of-year-writers) - BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Our writers cast their votes
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/sports-personality-of-the-year/9745095/BBC-Sports-Personality-of-the-Year-2012-Time-to-reward-magical-Andy-Murray.html) - BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012: Time to reward magical Andy Murray
To understand why Andy Murray is the finest British sportsman playing today, you don’t need to look at his service return, his tactical ingenuity, or his court coverage. You just need to look over the far side of the net.
Bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Why-Andy-Murray-should-received-the-BBC-Sports-Personality-of-The-Year-Award-Tennis-News-a208495) - Why Andy Murray should received the “BBC Sports Personality of The Year Award”? – Tennis News
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-12-14/sports-personality-2012-andy-murray---super-saturday-was-so-inspiring) - Sports Personality 2012: Andy Murray - "Super Saturday was so inspiring"
Loved the Telegraph article in the above list :thumbup:
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/dec/14/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year) - BBC Sports Personality of the Year: one last contest after the marvels of 2012
i thought fed fans where nuts, but some of those wiggo fans on the comments pages are of the scale, must be all that carbon monoxide they breath in while cycling
Urgh, made the mistake of reading some of the ignorant comments under the excellent Telegraph report. Proof that people will want to hate others no matter what even if facts and truth prove otherwise. Interesting personality some people have... Grrrrrrrrrrr
I see that the infamous 'Toffee' (RL will know who I mean) has made a comment 'Anyone but Murray' :rolleyes:
STV (http://local.stv.tv/east-kilbride/news/opinion/205782-sports-fan-backs-scotlands-murray-to-win-personality-of-the-year/)- Sports fan backs Scotland's Murray to win personality of the year
by Gavin McCann
I have to say, I'm rooting for Scotland's Andy Murray.
Perhaps a contradiction in terms being named sports "personality" of the year but his US Open win has been the greatest sporting spectacle of the year. There were very few people in the UK who didn't want him to win.
STV (http://local.stv.tv/east-kilbride/news/opinion/205782-sports-fan-backs-scotlands-murray-to-win-personality-of-the-year/)- Sports fan backs Scotland's Murray to win personality of the year
by Gavin McCann
Perhaps a contradiction in terms being named sports "personality" of the year but his US Open win has been the greatest sporting spectacle of the year. There were very few people in the UK who didn't want him to win
how lazy, even in supporting andy some hacks cant help taking cliched digs
LC the fan
15-12-2012, 21:11
Interesting, and comforting, that most of the best and most informed. Sports writers back Andy. They knew what it took to do this alone - knew the work and focus that had to go in. Pity the great British public aren't so well informed
RoastLamb
15-12-2012, 21:20
I see that the infamous 'Toffee' (RL will know who I mean) has made a comment 'Anyone but Murray' :rolleyes:
Urgh! Did she. Silly MOO!
Drat.......it's the pub quiz tonight and I can't not go as Mr P is question master :grrr: :crying:
A slightly different slant re SPOTY http://www.scotsman.com/sport/aidan-smith-spoty-needs-a-personality-bypass-to-pick-right-winner-1-2694448
My fingers are crossed that Andy gets some good support tonight.
Great article backing Andy for SPOTY
Andy Murray’s unique claim to win SPOTY: Solo, historic magnificence in a golden age (By Mark Hodgkinson) http://t.co/2iXPm7g6
I hadn't realised that Mark Hodgkinson was the editor in chief of Tennis Space.
Although the main program starts at 7.30 tonight, there is also coverage on the red button.
6.15 pm - red carpet coverage
10.15 pm - John Inverdale talks to some of the winners and losers (also on Radio 5 live).
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Gold and Silver Olympic medalist, US Open winner and Wimbledon finalist! #VoteMurray #SPOTY #Murraysyear pic.twitter.com/gY547B0o
US Open 2012 @usopennews2012
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OK I know I'm biased (!) but the more I think about this, the more I think Andy ought to win!!!!;)
Mark Hodgkinson has got a point when he emphasizes that Bradley Wiggins did not win the Tour de France and his Olympic medal in a golden age for cycling.
Neil Harman @NeilHarmanTimes
I know I'll be accused of kissing his **** but I really believe Andy Murray is the Sports Personality of the Year. There, I said it
Neil Harman @NeilHarmanTimes
It took about five seconds for me to be accused of kissing Andy's ****. Ho hum
However, the latest betting is 8-15 Wiggo, 10-3 Ennis, 6-1 Mo, 20-1 Andy and others 50-1 or more. Although the sports writers to seem to be recommending Andy, so there may be a late surge in support for him!
Posted in the newspaper thread also
Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/dec/15/sports-personality-year-friends-relatives)- Sports Personality's dynamic dozen: the champions up close and personal
JAMES4578
16-12-2012, 16:14
A few months ago Andy was the 2nd favourite but the latest odds are not so encouraging. However, it's all down to what happens on the night and hopefully many Murray fans will vote, though not expecting anyone to beat Wiggins. Apparently a change this year as mobile calls will only be 15p, it'll be different numbers for mobile and landline. Obviously the info won't be available till the start of the programme
banskogirl
16-12-2012, 16:49
Urgh, made the mistake of reading some of the ignorant comments under the excellent Telegraph report. Proof that people will want to hate others no matter what even if facts and truth prove otherwise. Interesting personality some people have... Grrrrrrrrrrr
Sure send them over here.........we have nuts in abundance! Especially this weather :/
Wiggo is obviously a very strong candidate but the fact that his much spoken about chief desire after winning his medal was to get 'blind drunk' doesn't exactly make him role model material - a bit like Darren Clarke after his Open win who said he was 'drunk for a week'. Don't get me wrong, I've no objection to anyone celebrating their success but this seems to be much vaunted as 'showing personality' whereas Andy's hard work and dedication to his sport is dismissed as 'boring'. There's no justice in this world!
Here we go! Good luck Andy!
A good interview from Wiggo - I think he has it in the bag (if it wasn't for Andy, I would vote for him too).
a good interview from wiggo - i think he has it in the bag (if it wasn't for andy, i would vote for him too).for a while i would have to, but recently been convinced by the argument he is just the lead part of a successful team
Just managed to get this on a stream over here. Has Andy been on yet???
Just managed to get this on a stream over here. Has Andy been on yet???ye bout ten minutes ago
If it wasn't for Andy, Mo Farah would get my vote - but as it is I will be on re-dial for our boy, no-one deserves it more.......
Ooh, that sucks..........
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 20:40
I'm cross that they didn't say very clearly that Andy won 2 Olympic medals on the same day.
Gold first and then Silver with Laura. I don't think any other athlete managed that did they???
If it wasn't for Andy, Mo Farah would get my vote - but as it is I will be on re-dial for our boy, no-one deserves it more.......dito & dito
Can't decide if Kath Granger or Clare Balding is the most masculine woman i've ever seen.
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 20:45
Me too,got the number ready in my mobile.stupid BBC blog says he's competing in Miami,you would think they could get their facts right!
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 20:49
he's competing in Miami,
.. as for Miami here's a plug for everyone to have a go at winning a Miami t-shirt signed by Andy! See the competition thread here ... (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1585-Cracking-Christmas-Caption-Competition-deadline-24-12-12%21%21%21)
supergran
16-12-2012, 21:06
What is the number....on facebook have seen two different ones.
The number to phone from a landline is 09015-22-8208
landline 09015 228208 or mobile 6228208
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 21:11
Wish they would hurry and open the lines,getting a bit tedious!
Have they kept Jess Ennis to now 'cos they want her to win? (#consipiracytheory)
Have they kept Jess Ennis to now 'cos they want her to win? (#consipiracytheory)her or mo farah
supergran
16-12-2012, 21:16
Thanks Linda and J...some people are posting numbers with digits missing. I'm going with you two!!
Thanks Linda and J...some people are posting numbers with digits missing. I'm going with you two!!
J's are correct.
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 21:21
Those Mo races still get me teary,has to be my second choice.
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 21:22
I copied J's post onto twitter so I hope those numbers were deffo right.
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 21:32
Lines open. Andy numbers: landline 09015 228208 or mobile 6228208
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 21:33
Voted once now engaged!
Both mobile and landline are engaged for me. I've been trying continually. Once I got an automated message on landline saying number not in service and it is the right number. :grrr:
I got through - four times!!!
Voted twice (up to now) from mobile but busy on landline.....
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 21:38
I have done 5 so far on mobile.
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 21:42
handset in one hand, mobile in t'other. fingers crossed for Andy!
10 times on mobile which was easy but land line is saying number not recognised......and I know I have the right number.........grrr!!
I didn't think I could vote from here and I was right, but I did try. :(
Mandiemoo
16-12-2012, 21:47
Got through straightaway all times I voted, which I figure may not be a good sign....
VamosVixs
16-12-2012, 21:50
Took me 5 times before I could get through.
Got through straightaway all times I voted, which I figure may not be a good sign....
that is what I was thinking - I got through loads of times
Mandiemoo
16-12-2012, 22:01
It is an Amazing year. To be nominated ahead of all the other gold medallists and sportspeople who have won other stuff outside the olympics is an achievement. Something inside me says 4th (as I think they do release the voting figures later) but I hope I'm wrong.
Well I have done 25 from mobile!!!!!:thumbup:
10 times on mobile which was easy but land line is saying number not recognised......and I know I have the right number.........grrr!!
I got something like that on my landline too. I have a feeling it could be my telephone provider blocking 09 calls. I had this problem once a few years ago and I had to call my provider to allow them.
I have spent a little over £3 on my mobile, so I must have voted at least 20 times.
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 22:04
Yeah I don't think they highlighted his achievements enough.tennis has to be the toughest sport as its week in week out.
hfwardhouse
16-12-2012, 22:06
I've not been counting how many times I've voted - OH has given up on me :lol:
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 22:07
Yeah I don't think they highlighted his achievements enough.tennis has to be the toughest sport as its week in week out.Yep, exactly. No disrespect to any of our awesome athletes but Andy's dream took nearly 5hours to achieve.
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 22:08
Phone lines are closed - don't ring 'cos you can still be charged!!!
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 22:15
Don't think Becks was the right choice for that.he was struggling reading it!
I got something like that on my landline too. I have a feeling it could be my telephone provider blocking 09 calls. I had this problem once a few years ago and I had to call my provider to allow them.
I have spent a little over £3 on my mobile, so I must have voted at least 20 times.
It cost me 16p a call from O2 network......not to bad:thumbup:
Sebastion Coe looked quite overwhelmed walking to the stage.
Friend of mine on our forum Facebook page saying that he didn't manage to get through even once by landline or mobile. Ridiculous.
what a contrast Danny Boyle turns down Knighthood saying his opening ceremony was about equality and this would have made him "unequal" and "sir" seb claiming every bitt of credit he can
If Andy's lines were engaged most of the time then he must be popular.
I did lots of mobile votes and most of the time the phone was engaged and I had to keep on trying.
david1610
16-12-2012, 22:26
So third.......
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 22:28
Mo got nothing!
Mandiemoo
16-12-2012, 22:29
I'm pleased with that, the competition was immense. When he wins Wimbedon, they don't need to have this whole 2 plus hours thing, they can just hand it over!
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 22:33
Incredible acheivement for Andy to come 3rd in the face of the competition on offer tonight.
He beat McIlroy, Hoy, Farah, Grainger, Anslie, Simmonds and many others into the top 3.
Wiggo was kind of never in doubt and I thought Ennis would be in the mix.
A lot of people voted for Andy (not just Scots) and he deserved to be in the top 3.
wiggo's speech was rubbish.
Comedy gold from Muzzah picking up his own trophy ...........
:dance:
disappointed andy dint at least get second, jess won gold 12 years after Denise Lewis who repeated Mary peters achievement of 1972, hardly an outstanding achievement in an outstanding year, but guess she dose look better in a pair of shorts :rolleyes:
Mandiemoo
16-12-2012, 22:37
Incredible acheivement for Andy to come 3rd in the face of the competition on offer tonight.
He beat McIlroy, Hoy, Farah, Grainger, Anslie, Simmonds and many others into the top 3.
Wiggo was kind of never in doubt and I thought Ennis would be in the mix.
A lot of people voted for Andy (not just Scots) and he deserved to be in the top 3.
wiggo's speech was rubbish.
Comedy gold from Muzzah picking up his own trophy ...........
:dance:
I think Wiggo had been at the 'free' bar beforehand. It was the kind of speech he always gives so will please his fans. He is a worthy winner in terms of achievement.
Glad Andy was in the top 3. Remarkable achievement for this incredible year for British sport. Was hoping Mo would be up there as well.
After the shower of abuse he was getting on twitter tonight (or should I say, the same joke got repeated over and over) I didn't think he'd even get into the top 5 at one point.
So so chuffed he got third. It shows he's turned alot of heads this year.
He won't care either way, but well done old chap.
Mandiemoo
16-12-2012, 22:46
I think the 'presentation' will get some stick but It must be hard to muster up the enthusiasm when you are thousands of miles away & in the middle of an intense training block. I honestly didnt think he would 'place' but am so pleased he did
(Mr Mandiemoo will be less pleased when he sees the phone bill.... lol!)
KnightOwl
16-12-2012, 22:48
Given the phenomenal year of sport we've had, third place is a phenomenal achievement! Although I voted for Andy, I'm entirely happy with the choices for second and first place - and when you look at the calibre of the athletes behind him, I think third place is remarkable.
Congratulations Bradley, Jess and oor Andy!!
Andy Murray (http://www.facebook.com/andymurrayofficial?ref=stream)
Congratulations Bradley Wiggins on winning, what a truly amazing year for British sport. Congratulations to everyone involved, there were so many deserving cases for the award. It was an honour being part of it all.
Apologies I wasn't there this evening, I am currently working hard out in Miami in my off-season to make sure I give myself the best possible chance to win more slams. Thank you again to anyone that voted for me, here's to a successful 2013!
JAMES4578
16-12-2012, 22:51
Knew Wiggins had it pretty much sewn up and With competition from Jess and Mo with their Super Saturdays,though you could complain about the system-, still glad Andy got 3rd place-well done! Of course his achievements topped the year in my view,but I'm sure Andy's time can come. At the end of the day Bradley and Jess got more votes,though you could complain about the system as we only got half an hour! still congrats Bradley, Jess, and Andy! of course others also had their moments of glory!
Mandiemoo
16-12-2012, 22:51
I was right, from the Guardian LiveBlog:
Well, that was a fun night, and I must say the BBC know how to make an awards ceremony fly by. Oscars take note. My own favourite moment was Andy Murray’s brilliantly impassive response when told he’d come third. Was there a delay on the line? Or is he now wholeheartedly embracing his image as a dispassionate Scot? Anyway, like Jessica Ennis and Bradley Wiggins, he thoroughly deserves his place in the top three. Here are all the winners in full:
WimbledonAce
16-12-2012, 22:52
disappointed andy dint at least get second, jess won gold 12 years after Denise Lewis who repeated Mary peters achievement of 1972, hardly an outstanding achievement in an outstanding year, but guess she dose look better in a pair of shorts :rolleyes:
I agree, I like jess but not a massive achievement in the grand scheme of things.and what has she done since,zero.Andy had to whizz from Olympics to us.the others spent months patting themselves on the back.
supergran
16-12-2012, 22:53
I think the 'presentation' will get some stick but It must be hard to muster up the enthusiasm when you are thousands of miles away & in the middle of an intense training block. I honestly didnt think he would 'place' but am so pleased he did
(Mr Mandiemoo will be less pleased when he sees the phone bill.... lol!)I ain't showing anyone the bill!!!! But at least we got him to 3rd in a tough competition so well done all Andy fans who voted and well done our Andy.:thumbup::cheer:
Well done Andy !! and so well deserved ...but I feel he should have won it. He definitely looked delighted. Just love to see him smile and happy :)
Yes Well done Andy !! And so well deserved. Just love to see him smiling and happy :) But personally I think he should have at least been runner up. He achieved so much for UK for tennis.
VamosVixs
16-12-2012, 23:02
It will be Andy's next year after he wins the AO, Wimbledon and USO! :cheer:
It will be Andy's next year after he wins the AO, Wimbledon and USO! :cheer:i noticed no french, saving that for somelse in particular ?
Well said...my feeling exactly !!
VamosVixs
16-12-2012, 23:09
i noticed no french, saving that for somelse in particular ?
Yep ;)
VamosVixs
16-12-2012, 23:11
Well done Wiggo, no surprise he won it. I am surprised that Mo didn't get in the top 3. Thought he would have got more votes than Jess.
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 23:14
For anyone who missed it the BBC already have the 'award' ceremony up on their website.
So, you can have a chuckle over Lennox Lewis failing to give Andy the trophy a few more times!
;)
supergran
16-12-2012, 23:24
Can't get it Sally
Sallydaisy
16-12-2012, 23:26
Can't get it Sally
Here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20751552
supergran
16-12-2012, 23:36
Got it....looking at it again it's just very funny.
Well done to Andy. At least coming third gave him some recognition in the countdown.
Had a chuckle over the 'presentation' - could only have happened to Andy! But they were running quite late so it must have been hard to co-ordinate it.
I really feel positive vibes that one year Andy will gain the recognition he deserves for his achievements. Onwards and upwards. :)
BBC are reporting the totals as:
Bradley Wiggins 492,094 (30.25%)
Jess Ennis 372,765 (22.92%)
Andy Murray 230,444 (14.17%)
Mo Farah 131,327 (8.07%)
David Weir 114,633 (7.05%)
Ellie Simmonds 102,894 (6.33%)
Chris Hoy 42,961 (2.64%)
Nicola Adams 35,560 (2.19%)
Ben Ainslie 35,373 (2.17%)
Rory McIlroy 29,729 (1.83%)
Kath Grainger 28,626 (1.76%)
Sarah Storey 10,342 (0.64%)
It's worth bearing in mind that Mark Cavendish won in 2011 with 169,152 votes and Andy's vote has gone up to about 12x what it was last year. So I don't think Andy would have any trouble winning if he won a slam in a non-Olympic year.
Pleased he came third, wasn't sure if he would make the top 3. I voted often and got through most of the time. Lot of talk on twitter about lines being constantly busy.
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/12/chris-hoy-michael-owen-twitter-bradley-wiggins/)- Hoy, Owen and more: Twitter reacts as Wiggins wins SPOTY award
England bowler Steven Finn (@finnysteve) enjoyed Lennox Lewis’ botched presentation to Murray: “How did that third place trophy get over to Miami so quickly? That’s a good effort from the BBC! Well done Wiggo, impressive year to win SPOTY!”
It's ridiculous how many people have been tweeting conspiracy theories about a trophy (and presenter) already having been arranged in Miami. They produce masses of those trophies, so how hard do people think it is to get a spare one (and a presenter) on hand for a person the bookies gave a 50:50 chance of being in the top three? Not to mention the fact that they have done the same thing many times in the past for those potentially in the top three who couldn't attend. They probably even had a spare in Perth for Chris Hoy just in case too.
Am torn. Part of me is relieved that Andy came at least in the top 3. But part of me is annoyed that he didn't come 2nd or 1st because I think his achievements were at least better than Jessica Ennis. Well done Andy on a great year and lovely words from Andy on FB
Congratulations Bradley Wiggins on winning, what a truly amazing year for British sport. Congratulations to everyone involved, there were so many deserving cases for the award. It was an honour being part of it all.
Apologies I wasn't there this evening, I am currently working hard out in Miami in my off-season to make sure I give myself the best possible chance to win more slams. Thank you again to anyone that voted for me, here's to a successful 2013!
So proud of Andy and he was definitely my SPOTY. First time I have ever voted in things like this but I di about 12 times lol!
The awarding of the trophy from Lennox (nice touch btw as Andy loves boxing) was hilarious and one of my highlights of the evening! And andy's laugh! :rolling:
Have every faith that when Andy wins Wimbly next year he'll win SPOTY ;)
Here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20751552
Ok I may have rewound that and watched it about 5/6 times. Just so hilarious! And Andy's reaction! :D
Lolb tweet from Lennox Lewis at a bit before 3 a.m
Just now received my official cue to hand Andy Murray trophy but everyone's now gone. *#SPOTY.
Whoops! Poor guy got no cue!
Sallydaisy
17-12-2012, 07:10
It's ridiculous how many people have been tweeting conspiracy theories about a trophy (and presenter) already having been arranged in Miami. They produce masses of those trophies, so how hard do people think it is to get a spare one (and a presenter) on hand for a person the bookies gave a 50:50 chance of being in the top three? Not to mention the fact that they have done the same thing many times in the past for those potentially in the top three who couldn't attend. They probably even had a spare in Perth for Chris Hoy just in case too.
Agree wholeheartedly Steven. Some of the tweets I read about conspiracies were so silly.
They've always had to prepare for people being overseas when they won e.g. Joe Calzaghe IIRC. They had all the nominees on stand-by (Hoy was in a studio with an earpiece on) last night no matter where they were.
Andy got a load of votes and I'm pleased about that. Take away the Olympic gold medallists from the list and you'd still have Wiggo (Tour de France), Andy (US Open) and Rory (golf major) so I think this year would still have been Wiggo's. Next year - we'll see won't we ...........
:p
I have to say that I think so many were deserving of the top spot. Am delighted Andy was placed. I do think IMHO it's a bit harsh to say Jess Ennis's achievements were less than Andy's. Some of this is like comparing apples with oranges. As some have said, Wiggins was a team thing, so not all on him. In the case of the athletes, like Jess, they put in hard graft for not even a fraction of the financial reward that comes Andy's way (I don't think he'd begrudge her second place) and on top of that it's great for women's sport and women that with all the men who watch sport, she's managed to top others in the list.
Aussie Andy
17-12-2012, 10:25
I am so pleased for Andy, pity he didn't win, but surely next year??? Saw the video, very funny. Oh dear. Kinda was hoping Andy would be cheeky and give it to the presenter!
Have to say I am delighted with Andy's 3rd place. As much as we all thought in terms of sporting achievement, he should have won, realistically tennis was never going to be top of the country's thoughts in an olympic year. I am sooo happy that Andy is not as disliked as we may think in this country. And to think he beat Mo Farah .... I am gobsmaked that he was not placed TBH.
As for the voting .... we don't have a land line at the mo so I tried constantly on my mobile and could not get through once!! So frustrating and I therefore can't take any credit for the 3rd place.
Really enjoyed the whole show - in tears for much of the time!!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/20753669)- Andy Murray third in BBC Sports Personality of the Year
utv (http://www.u.tv/Sport/McIlroy-picks-Murray-for-SPOTY/83e5180b-69e5-49c7-ab7e-6ac6c5a1b517) - McIlroy picks Murray for SPOTY
For those who cannot access the BBC link
Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=R37bBjhaxXI#) - Funny Moment Lennox Lewis Fails To Present Andy Murray With Award
Mandiemoo
17-12-2012, 14:28
The really great thing about the result is the sheer number of votes compared to last year for Andy.
For years it has felt like being a fan of Andy and supporting him has been a lonely road. I'm sure many of you have experienced the eye rolling when you talk about Andy winning Grand slams, the 'never mind, he did well to get to the final' comments (generally from elderly relatives) or the many comments about him being scottish & anti-England.
The press who have been most unkind at times are supporting him more & more. Heck, Marting Samuels from the Daily Fail wrote a great piece about how Andy deserves to win!
people are beginning to see what we see & have always seen: A dedicated, hard-working, determined, patriotic, talented young man who gives everything in his pursuit of being the best. A true hero.
Now
Well done Andy but felt sorry for Mo and also wished Seb Vettel had won the International Award or something for being the youngest ever F1 driver to win 3 titles in a row after trotting around the globe all year round for 20 races for the last 3 years. see I'm bias as I'm a die hard F1 fan. Your turn will come Andy when u win Wimbie.
The really great thing about the result is the sheer number of votes compared to last year for Andy.
For years it has felt like being a fan of Andy and supporting him has been a lonely road. I'm sure many of you have experienced the eye rolling when you talk about Andy winning Grand slams, the 'never mind, he did well to get to the final' comments (generally from elderly relatives) or the many comments about him being scottish & anti-England.
The press who have been most unkind at times are supporting him more & more. Heck, Marting Samuels from the Daily Fail wrote a great piece about how Andy deserves to win!
people are beginning to see what we see & have always seen: A dedicated, hard-working, determined, patriotic, talented young man who gives everything in his pursuit of being the best. A true hero.
Nowis it, Wimbledon attracted 484,805 folk last year paying anything from £10 to hundreds, similarly 263,229 payed to go to theWTFat the O2( ANOTHER 200000 IN THE FANS ZONE), Throw in another couple hundred thousand for Olympic tennis and 50,000 for queens and your not far away from a million people paying a lotta dough to watch tennis, only one fifth of that voted for andy at 15p a time ;)
Madeline
17-12-2012, 17:19
Well he would have got another vote if I had ever managed to get through! I don't suppose I'm alone in that. I see some people voted several times - I don't know how they managed it. If they were the ones keeping me from getting through, I don't mind as long as they were voting for Andy!
LC the fan
17-12-2012, 19:36
A lot of the wimby and queens would be the same people. And sports fans could well have voted for any other candidate. I'm just glad that Andy was recognised in the top three - yet another step forward for our boy.
You are all right , if he wins wimby he'll probably be knighted let alone win spoty
wriggles
17-12-2012, 19:58
just watching andys montage bit again LOVE IT! andy is looking hot as well lol. looking very determined and steely-eyed!
I think Andy did well to get 3rd place. I eventually managed to get through - my mobile wouldn't connect for some reason, so I borrowed my husband's!!! Once his had worked, of course I had to try mine again - and it worked!....several times!!!
is it, Wimbledon attracted 484,805 folk last year paying anything from £10 to hundreds, similarly 263,229 payed to go to theWTFat the O2( ANOTHER 200000 IN THE FANS ZONE), Throw in another couple hundred thousand for Olympic tennis and 50,000 for queens and your not far away from a million people paying a lotta dough to watch tennis, only one fifth of that voted for andy at 15p a time ;)
80% of them are probably still sitting at home wondering why Fed didn't get the international award.
Very chuffed with Andy being third when there was so much competition from 11 other fantastic sportspeople. He's finding a place in many more British peoples' hearts and minds and he's still one of the best sporting role-models around. As well as one of the best looking! Well done Andy and I'm so looking forward to next season and you pounding your way through the Slams to that No 1 slot!! :happy new year:
traveller7
18-12-2012, 17:51
I am really chuffed for andy that he got 3rd place in a list of such great athletes.
Bradley I thought would win it and he did have a fantastic year winning 3 major races being the first brit to do so and the olympic gold. If it had been any other year Andy would have won but I am sure he is pleased to win a trophy showing that he DOES have support.
I think it was great that Andy came third in a year when there were so many deserving athletes, and of course most of the people voting won't particularly be tennis fans. I think people really loved Mo so Andy did especially well to get more votes than he did!
I think people really loved Mo so Andy did especially well to get more votes than he did!
Yes, I said the same Linda. I am very happy with his 3rd place especially this year
Very happy to see Andy in 3rd place. :bravo: :santa dance:
I thought Bradley would win it but surprised Mo Farah wasn't in the top 3. Great to see David Weir and Ellie Simmonds in 5th and 6th place. :thumbup:
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