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Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by Cyclonic, May 29, 2017.

  1. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Amazing win. Kept up to date with this via the bbc feed on a packed bank holiday beach inTreardur Bay. Big cheer when winning runs hit so clearly was not alone. Hopefully no kids have drowned while parents attentions elsewhere.
     
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  2. mallafets123

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    The Aussies to my surprise were very gracious losers, big respect to them for that.
     
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  3. Since the sand paper incident they've been on a charm offensive. Knives will be out for Payne mind. In fairness the force just seemed to be with Stokes today. Remarkable performance.
     
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  4. Steveo

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    What an amazing win!!
    That match just beat anything 2005 offered and has Stokes just played a better innings than Botham in 81?

    Whilst Stokes was approaching his century I had a look at the odds for Sports personality of the year. He was evens fav. He is now 1/3!
     
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  5. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Horrific last review by Paine.
     
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  6. smokethedeadbadger

    smokethedeadbadger Well-Known Member

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    I don't know who this bloke is but sports personality of the year is a joke.
     
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  7. Steveo

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    You don’t know who Ben Stokes is ???
     
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  8. smokethedeadbadger

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    Afraid not
     
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  9. Steveo

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    Commiserations
     
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  10. smokethedeadbadger

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    ??
     
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  11. OddDog

    OddDog Mild mannered janitor
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    Athletico Madrid 2 from 2 and jointly topping the table with Sevilla. Real on 4 points and Barca losing at home and currently 2nd bottom.

    Athletico best priced 15/2 for La Liga title but a long way to go.
     
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  12. Steveo

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    For what you missed today, but maybe you are Scottish ?
     
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  13. smokethedeadbadger

    smokethedeadbadger Well-Known Member

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    Yorkshire born and bred mate. I've gathered by now he's a cricketer. I just didn't understand the commiserations comment but I've seen the headlines since and seems it was a good day for cricket fans.
     
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  14. Cyclonic

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    A shocker that'll haunt him for some time to come.
     
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  15. Totally agree. There's been a few years when you'd have expected someone to be a shoe in to win and they haven't. It used to be good review show but even that's gone to pot a bit in recent years.
    All of that said I hope Owen Farrell wins it because if he does we'll have won the rugby union world cup - made the code distinction just for you!
     
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  16. smokethedeadbadger

    smokethedeadbadger Well-Known Member

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    Appreciate that, I haven't heard of him either. Without the assistance of google and apart from names I've now seen mentioned on here I couldn't name a single current cricketer or rugby union player. Sports personality is basically a popularity contest taken from the main sports that make the mainstream media. It has very little to do with achievement.
     
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  17. Cyclonic

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    As football is the most popular sport, does that mean only they should win the award?
     
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  18. smokethedeadbadger

    smokethedeadbadger Well-Known Member

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    No i disagree with the popularity part of it. Should go on achievements over all sports not just the main ones that people know about, it would actually mean a bit more then. It shouldn't be down to a public vote. They should have a panel of ex sports people who look at all sports and decide. The format it is currently in is just pointless in my opinion.
     
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  19. For years there was a move for Michael Bisping (apologies for any misspelling there) to get it but I don't think he was even nominated. It's not my cup of tea but you couldn't knock his achievements. There must be a few others in that category who most will never know about.
     
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  20. Cyclonic

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    Understood Smoke. But I suppose a line had to be drawn somewhere when it comes to separating achievements in differing sports.

    I suppose that effort by Stokes which stands as one of the truly great knocks, must give him a shot at the award.
     
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