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« Reply #76 on: October 16, 2006, 03:01:42 PM » |
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How can a player who's had his worst season in over 10 years be in contention for SPOTY? Ok so he's had valid reasons for not competing in as many tournaments and he can be forgiven for not always focusing on the job in hand when he did play - but the only thing he's won this year is the Ryder cup (and he only got into that through the back door) - which is a team event.
David Howell is the best golfer in Europe and has virtually won the order of merit with several victories during 2006 including the ryder cup and yet he doesnt get a look in.
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« Reply #77 on: October 16, 2006, 03:25:26 PM » |
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What's Davids personality like ? Doesn't come across as very large to me.
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« Reply #78 on: October 16, 2006, 03:35:17 PM » |
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Well Darren Clarke's personality is the same this year as it was for the previous 9 - he's never been nominated once in the last 9 years when he's won several world championship golf events and previous ryder cups.
So why the sudden nomination this year?
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« Reply #79 on: October 16, 2006, 04:42:33 PM » |
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Well Darren Clarke's personality is the same this year as it was for the previous 9 - he's never been nominated once in the last 9 years when he's won several world championship golf events and previous ryder cups.
So why the sudden nomination this year?
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« Reply #80 on: October 16, 2006, 04:51:30 PM » |
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Exactly!! Which makes a mockery of the award - it is supposed to be for sporting achievement and personality but the main reason why a player who's had his worst season in 10 years has been nominated is because of the loss of his wife.
I've nothing against Darren, i think he's a world class golfer who has proven time and time again that he deserves to be placed at the top of his profession and receive awards of this nature - however i find it disgusting that the main reason he is suddenly favourite to win this achievement award is due to the death of his wife as it will attract the sympathy vote.
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« Reply #81 on: October 16, 2006, 05:04:20 PM » |
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Would have been nice to get that £4 on him at 250.0 on BF though!
I think Andy Murray could be in with a shout. He's had a good year so far. Broke in to the top 20 in the rankings and also beat Fedderer and has made the final of a Masters Series event.
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« Reply #82 on: October 16, 2006, 05:10:42 PM » |
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2001 winner - David Beckham
1998 winner - Michael Owen
1997 winner - Greg Rusedski
1990 winner - Paul Gascoine
What did these guys achieve to win ?
Tony Mccoy, Phil Taylor and several others have achieved dominance of their sports but failed to make an impression in this event. Clake has always been popular and has won some high profile events even beating Tiger. To play in the most pressurised golf environment there is after what he went through is testament to his character. It's a sports personality award not a who has performed the best in their event award.
Don't like it then don't watch.
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« Reply #83 on: October 16, 2006, 06:02:28 PM » |
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It's something which is decided by public vote so, like anything decided by this method (Pop Idol, Eurovision, General Elections) the 'best' candidate is unlikely to win.
I have loved how Joe Calzaghe tried to big himself up to get in the running for this and then huffed and puffed his way to scoring a points victory over the 33/1 guy on Saturday to kill his chances.
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« Reply #84 on: October 16, 2006, 06:03:25 PM » |
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Can't remember who posted about the tickets going on sale for the NEC but thanks but I have bought a couple. I am of course going to applaud the top sports people of the year and not trying to get on the telly.  |
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« Reply #85 on: October 16, 2006, 06:05:46 PM » |
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2001 winner - David Beckham
1998 winner - Michael Owen
1997 winner - Greg Rusedski
1990 winner - Paul Gascoine
What did these guys achieve to win ?
Tony Mccoy, Phil Taylor and several others have achieved dominance of their sports but failed to make an impression in this event. Clake has always been popular and has won some high profile events even beating Tiger. To play in the most pressurised golf environment there is after what he went through is testament to his character. It's a sports personality award not a who has performed the best in their event award.
Don't like it then don't watch.
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Would Darren be the leading contender for this years award if Heather hadn't have passed away? Would he have even made it onto the shortlist? I have no intention of watching, i stopped watching the program many many years ago when the concept of BBC sports personality of the year became a joke because the BBC no longer cover any worthwhile sport. |
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« Reply #86 on: October 16, 2006, 08:21:47 PM » |
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I aint read most the thread but clarke shouldnt win it, ffs sympathy votes would make the award a joke.
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« Reply #87 on: October 17, 2006, 06:24:17 AM » |
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It's something which is decided by public vote so, like anything decided by this method (Pop Idol, Eurovision, General Elections) the 'best' candidate is unlikely to win.
I have loved how Joe Calzaghe tried to big himself up to get in the running for this and then huffed and puffed his way to scoring a points victory over the 33/1 guy on Saturday to kill his chances.
According to Frank Warren, his fight with Bika has raised his chances of winning and he's now 2nd favourite, but Betfair still has him at 34/1 which makes him 5th. http://www.frankwarren.tv/drill/News/Articles/2006/10/16/calzaghe-second-favourite-for-bbc-award.html |
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« Reply #88 on: October 17, 2006, 08:16:16 AM » |
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Can't remember who posted about the tickets going on sale for the NEC but thanks but I have bought a couple. I am of course going to applaud the top sports people of the year and not trying to get on the telly. You must have been dedicated, they sold out within an hour. http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2006/10_october/16/spoty.shtml |
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« Reply #89 on: October 17, 2006, 09:20:34 AM » |
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It's something which is decided by public vote so, like anything decided by this method (Pop Idol, Eurovision, General Elections) the 'best' candidate is unlikely to win.
I have loved how Joe Calzaghe tried to big himself up to get in the running for this and then huffed and puffed his way to scoring a points victory over the 33/1 guy on Saturday to kill his chances.
According to Frank Warren, his fight with Bika has raised his chances of winning and he's now 2nd favourite, but Betfair still has him at 34/1 which makes him 5th. http://www.frankwarren.tv/drill/News/Articles/2006/10/16/calzaghe-second-favourite-for-bbc-award.htmlAfter Darren Clarke's apparent withdrawl from the running for Sports Personality of the Year, Calzaghe is now second favourite for the trophy behind Zara Phillips. Didn't realise Clarkey had pulled out? Hope so as I had a sneeky lay at 1.55. Joe is still 36.0 on BF - worth a punt maybe if Darren has pulled himself from the running. |
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