BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016

[NinjaFletch]

Never thought of it that way. Makes perfect sense. Nicely done Ninja!

Interesting. Never knew about that 2nd definition.

Without knowing enough to really say I would guess the second meaning is more archaic and the 1st has taken precedence.

SPOTY has been running for donkeys years so I suspect its become something of a victim of a shift in language and it was more obvious in the early days what the 'personality' part meant.

 

[DOTA]

Would vote for Kadeena Cox.

 

[Red Diva]

It's time Mo Farah's achievements were recognised in my opinion. Andy's won it enough times now.

 

[Riz]

Has to be Murray again for me. Do feel for Mo I mean what more can he do but then you simply have to look at the year Murray's had.

I imagine it'll be:

1. Murray
2. Farah
3. Whitlock

 

[starman]

Murray, Brownlee, Whitlock

Is there any bet site that allows you to guess the top 3?

 

[Spiersey]

I'm on brownlee at 150/1 since the day he helped his brother over the line. Went into favourite at one point now second favourite.

Hoping the campaign helps him win.

 

[Sassy Colin]

Can't stand tennis, but it's hard to ignore what Murray has done this year.

 

[Samid]

 

[duffer]

Mike Bisping should get a mention. He's had a fantastic 2016 (beat 2 all time greats and won the belt) whilst actually having a personality.

 

[duffer]

Mike Bisping should get a mention. He's had a fantastic 2016 (beat 2 all time greats and won the belt) whilst actually having a personality.

Well done BBC, he did get a mention.

 

[Giggsy92]

What's the biggest ever winning margin? Murray's surely in with a chance of topping that.

 

[duffer]

I remember the good old days when nobody gave a shit about cycling.

 

[Rado_N]

I remember the good old days when nobody gave a shit about cycling.

The track cycling at the Olympics was brilliant.

feck that tour de France shit though.

 

[duffer]

The track cycling at the Olympics was brilliant.

feck that tour de France shit though.

There's just so many events, every fecker ends up with about 4 medals per games. It's almost as bad as swimming.

I would not say no to a bicycle long jump though. Get rid of that dopey event where they start by following a moped and add that.

 

[Rado_N]

There's just so many events, every fecker ends up with about 4 medals per games. It's almost as bad as swimming.

I would not say no to a bicycle long jump though. Get rid of that dopey event where they start by following a moped and add that.

I could definitely get behind that idea.

 

[Snowjoe]

There's just so many events, every fecker ends up with about 4 medals per games. It's almost as bad as swimming.

I would not say no to a bicycle long jump though. Get rid of that dopey event where they start by following a moped and add that.

Great idea. Bonus points for flips like this girl.

 

[duffer]

That hockey shoot-out was great. I know they tried a similar format for football shoot-outs years ago but I'd really like them to give it another go.

 

[Spiersey]

Murray will probably win but no idea who it is that actually votes from him, really don't.

 

[vanthaman]

Leicester team of the year, well deserved

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

Bloody hell. Had no idea Bob Cass had died.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

forgot this was tonight.

 

[Manny]

Please not Murray

I'd be happy with either either of the Kenny's or Mo Farrah.

 

[vanthaman]

Bloody hell. Had no idea Bob Cass had died.

Last week I think. Long battle with cancer

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Could only be him really.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

why is Andy Murry so miserable !

 

[Ixion]

No one deserves to win it over Murray so it's fully deserved.

 

[Mockney]

The track cycling at the Olympics was brilliant.

It's basically NASCAR with flimsier vehicles and sillier hats though really, isn't it?

 

[Pexbo]

why is Andy Murry so miserable !

He's great. I've got a lot of time for him. Straight talking, no fuss athlete. A winner with zero interest in satisfying the media.

While the likes of Henman and Daley spend their careers buttering up the BBC, Murray's busy training hard and winning championships.

I've seen clips of him in a more "off the record" setting when he's more relaxed and he's great, very very dry sence of humour.

 

[Raees]

Murray will probably win but no idea who it is that actually votes from him, really don't.

I would, he's a legend.

 

[Rooney1987]

Don't agree with Nick Skelton finishing 3rd or am I being too harsh. Especially over Mo.

 

[lem8sh]

He's great. I've got a lot of time for him. Straight talking, no fuss athlete. A winner with zero interest in satisfying the media.

While the likes of Henman and Daley spend their careers buttering up the BBC, Murray's busy training hard and winning championships.

I've seen clips of him in a more "off the record" setting when he's more relaxed and he's great, very very dry sence of humour.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Amir]

Murray will probably win but no idea who it is that actually votes from him, really don't.

I've seen prime ministers voted into office that way.

 

[Wicked_Badger]

He's great. I've got a lot of time for him. Straight talking, no fuss athlete. A winner with zero interest in satisfying the media.

While the likes of Henman and Daley spend their careers buttering up the BBC, Murray's busy training hard and winning championships.

I've seen clips of him in a more "off the record" setting when he's more relaxed and he's great, very very dry sence of humour.

Completely agree. Absolute legend, works his arse off to become the best athlete he can.

And he does have a sense of humour outside the court. It's just so dry that many people don't see it.

 

[NinjaFletch]

Completely agree. Absolute legend, works his arse off to become the best athlete he can.

And he does have a sense of humour outside the court. It's just so dry that many people don't see it.

Aye, for a country that prides itself on its dry humour they do an half whinge about someone with a genuinely dry sense of humour.

Hats off to him. I can't think of many better British athletes in my lifetime.