I agree with Alistair
The way SPOTY works is a joke - the public vote means it's one big personality contest which puts some contenders at an instant disadvantage. I don't mean to detract from Murray's achievements but there should be a difference between being the best at your sport in a given year and attaining a level of domination that hasn't been seen before.
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Posted By: King, Dec 20, 10:53:09
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- Or maybe its because people don't hold running around in the same esteem as other sports?
Posted By: megson, Dec 20, 13:16:50 - Adam Peaty must be made up with the comments Phelps makes
Posted By: Jumbo1, Dec 20, 11:57:32 - 1Is SPOTY that much of a big deal anyway?
Posted By: Trent_Canary, Dec 20, 11:33:56 - 1It is a popularity contest.
Posted By: avenging canary, Dec 20, 11:13:17 - Nationalism. All the sweaties would have voted for Murray...
Posted By: Pixelman, Dec 20, 11:09:45 - 1It can't be because he's not perceived as British
Posted By: Old Git, Dec 20, 11:02:45 - I think a lot depends on the sports too
Posted By: SCC 28, Dec 20, 11:01:10 - 1The thing for me
Posted By: dear prudence, Dec 20, 10:56:17
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