22A Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 It's almost time for this year's Sports personality of the year. As the public at large vote, all too often those nominated are footballers, F1 drivers, boxers or in Olympic years, athletes. Who do you reckon will win thew award this year and Who do you thing should win it, but won't because they are a champion in the wrong sportsuch as speedway, darts or angling etc, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Jack Leach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BS4 on Tour... Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 The word ‘Personality’ in the award’s title is the one that people often overlook and seem to replace it with ‘Achiever’ in their own minds....Nigel Mansell won the Sports Personality of the Year Award....what a joke....he had the personality of a pebble....but, if the award had been based on achievement then he would have richly deserved it....either rename it or give up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Just now, BS4 on Tour... said: The word ‘Personality’ in the award’s title is the one that people often overlook and seem to replace it with ‘Achiever’ in their own minds....Nigel Mansell won the Sports Personality of the Year Award....what a joke....he had the personality of a pebble....but, if the award had been based on achievement then he would have richly deserved it....either rename it or give up.... yes, Red Rum won it one year. I'd go back to the smaller studio format too. It used to be really funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: The word ‘Personality’ in the award’s title is the one that people often overlook and seem to replace it with ‘Achiever’ in their own minds....Nigel Mansell won the Sports Personality of the Year Award....what a joke....he had the personality of a pebble....but, if the award had been based on achievement then he would have richly deserved it....either rename it or give up.... I’ve never understood the naming of it either. Just Sportsperson of the year, or sporting achievement would be better. If it was purely on personality I’m sure it would go to people who try hard, enjoy their sport but ultimately never win anything of note rather than the Andy Murray’s of this world. Can’t say I’ve watched it for a few years though, too much back slapping and taking hours to do nothing and overly polished for my liking. I’m sure it used to be good/better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 21 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: The word ‘Personality’ in the award’s title is the one that people often overlook and seem to replace it with ‘Achiever’ in their own minds....Nigel Mansell won the Sports Personality of the Year Award....what a joke....he had the personality of a pebble....but, if the award had been based on achievement then he would have richly deserved it....either rename it or give up.... 18 minutes ago, RedM said: I’ve never understood the naming of it either. Just Sportsperson of the year, or sporting achievement would be better. If it was purely on personality I’m sure it would go to people who try hard, enjoy their sport but ultimately never win anything of note rather than the Andy Murray’s of this world. Because the word "Personality" does not only mean those aspects of one human's demeanour and humour that contribute to making them distinct from the normal, unremarkable human. The word can mean a celebrity or known person, or it can, in an older use, quite simply mean a "person". it is in this simpler context that it is used in the naming of the award. Calling it the "Sportsperson Award" would simply be abbreviating the current title. As to who should win it this year...I don't know...It has been a year dominated by teams rather than individuals but it will probably go to Hamilton. Although personally I'd argue Geraint Thomas deserves it. Team of the year is far more interesting - Ryder Cup, England Football, Team Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Having watched the recent documentary about Billy Monger and his fight to continue his motor racing career ( as a double amputee) I so hope that this young lad gets a nomination . Absolutely inspirational ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Having watched the recent documentary about Billy Monger and his fight to continue his motor racing career ( as a double amputee) I so hope that this young lad gets a nomination . Absolutely inspirational ! I hope so too, great shout. I still haven’t watched the documentary, I think it will be just too emotional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Obviously it depends on who he's up against but Lewis Hamilton has to be up there with a chance. I find him very irritating but the guy is a monster, and this year was an outstanding season from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, nebristolred said: Obviously it depends on who he's up against but Lewis Hamilton has to be up there with a chance. I find him very irritating but the guy is a monster, and this year was an outstanding season from him. Prob between him Harry Kane and Geraint Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Lewis Hamilton for me, even though he riles a lot of people up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Jordan Pickford for me. I'm only slightly joking as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I used to look forward to Spoty but lost a bit of interest in recent years and haven’t watched it for a while now. It became overlong and dragged out and frankly a bit boring........ Hamilton will probably win it but won’t be there to pick up the award...... I’d like to see Geraint Thomas win but the sport of cycling in the eyes of many is meh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Baldyman said: Having watched the recent documentary about Billy Monger and his fight to continue his motor racing career ( as a double amputee) I so hope that this young lad gets a nomination . Absolutely inspirational ! Young sports personality of the year? Main contenders you'd think would be Hamilton, Kane, Thomas, Joshua probably will be there just for continuing his streak. Tommy Fleetwood perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 11 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: The word ‘Personality’ in the award’s title is the one that people often overlook and seem to replace it with ‘Achiever’ in their own minds....Nigel Mansell won the Sports Personality of the Year Award....what a joke....he had the personality of a pebble....but, if the award had been based on achievement then he would have richly deserved it....either rename it or give up.... I think it’s you that is misinterpreting the word “personality” to be honest. In it’s context is meant as an individual (any group/sex/race etc) who has stood out. Not the one that’s best fun to go out for a few pints with..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think it’s you that is misinterpreting the word “personality” to be honest. In it’s context is meant as an individual (any group/sex/race etc) who has stood out. Not the one that’s best fun to go out for a few pints with..! I swear we get this same debate every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 40 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think it’s you that is misinterpreting the word “personality” to be honest. In it’s context is meant as an individual (any group/sex/race etc) who has stood out... Fair enough - that’s not the definition of personality but it doesn’t really matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Fair enough - that’s not the definition of personality but it doesn’t really matter One definition of personality is genuinely ‘a person of importance, prominence, renown, or notoriety’, eg- a TV personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 hours ago, bearded_red said: One definition of personality is genuinely ‘a person of importance, prominence, renown, or notoriety’, eg- a TV personality. ....and another is “...the combination of characteristics and engaging qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character” So, it’s ambiguous....and therefore unclear and confusing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Part of me hopes it`s Geraint Thomas but another thinks what a slap in the face that would be for Chris Froome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 9 hours ago, Super said: Prob between him Harry Kane and Geraint Thomas. Would have thought Anthony Joshua was in with a good shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 30 years of hurt, Eddie The Eagle still waiting... Travesty this true Personality hasn't won it yet - Sports Personality 1988 .. Legend is it too late to nominate? (Steve 'boring' Davis got it that year btw … ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 If Harry Maguire isn't shortlisted, I'll be disgusted. The bloke rode a unicorn ffs. Lewis Hamilton wouldn't have the bollocks to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Dont watch it anymore seems to me only the white middle classes vote 2016 voted Murray and some show jumper when Mo Farah unbeaten in two Olympics should have won by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 15 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: I think it’s you that is misinterpreting the word “personality” to be honest. In it’s context is meant as an individual (any group/sex/race etc) who has stood out. Not the one that’s best fun to go out for a few pints with..! Like Red Rum, not sure he would’ve got a round in (you can take a horse to the pub but can’t make him drink) but he sure was an amazing race horse and people genuinely loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 26/11/2018 at 22:58, Baldyman said: Having watched the recent documentary about Billy Monger and his fight to continue his motor racing career ( as a double amputee) I so hope that this young lad gets a nomination . Absolutely inspirational ! There’s a separate award for just that, the Helen Rollason award. Bradley Lowry won it last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Ciderhead433 said: Dont watch it anymore seems to me only the white middle classes vote 2016 voted Murray and some show jumper when Mo Farah unbeaten in two Olympics should have won by a mile. Umm to be fair Murray had a sensational year! He won his second Olympics gold in a row too, as well as become the first Brit to reach world number 1 (and being doubles world no 1 at the same time). Of course feel free to bring race and class into it, if that was the case he wouldn’t have won it last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 23 hours ago, Super said: Prob between him Harry Kane and Geraint Thomas. The penalty king? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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