THECORBYLOON
I flicked over at one point with the sound down and thought Claire Balding was looking rough. Took a few minutes to realise it was Eddie Izzard.
That was Eddie Izzard? ... I thought it was Angela Merkel
Being a Rugby League fan, I HAD to vote for Kevin Sinfield, with Leeds Rhinos winning the domestic treble - League Leaders Shield, Challange Cup and the Super League Grand Final.
"I think too many voters have no idea about the other contenders, just their own personal favourite"
ummmm, isnt that what a public vote is about ... you vote for your favourite?
I don't begrudge the man but seriously Tennis com'on
Wayne Rooney beating Sir Bobby Charlton's England scoring record much more important and he has marginaly a better personality than that cardboard cut-out. And that wasn't even in the running.
How many ABers can honstly say they have heard of half the contestants ... I wouldn't vote for a favourite (Jessica Ennis-Hill would have got my vote if that was the case) I look at what they have achieved and take that into consideration.
but wasn't he also the only individual who didn't lose a match? Not sure as I don't follow it closely, but the team sounded close to being a one-man band.
I do feel that if Andy came out in top hat and tails did a tap dancing routine, then sung an aria from Madame Butterfly, juggled 20 tennis balls then swallowed a sword you'd still be disappointed!
As a Sweaty sock I am proud of the guy!
Congratulations to Andy Murray! I didn't vote for him this time, or indeed anyone else -- did in 2013, though, when he also won. I guess he's more popular than some give him credit for, although that said I would have liked to have seen Jess Ennis-Hill win it this time round.