West Hoathly Seagull
Honorary Ruffian
My first post for ages, so I thought I'd speculate, as I did on the train home tonight, who the contenders for this year's Sports Personality of the Year would be. I can't remember how many they put on the final list; is it eight? My selection would be:
Cricket
Ben Stokes, who will win by a mile
Stuart Broad
Football
Raheem Sterling
Lucy Bronze
Possibly Trent Alexander-Arnold, though I think he will win the Youth award (do they have this?)
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith, who I think will come second
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, who might come third
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton will put in his usual appearance if he wins the title again
I can't work out who the eighth contender will be. No-one has stood out in cycling or golf this year, or in horse racing or equestrian sports (has Frankie Dettori had many winners this year?)
Team of the Year
England Cricket World Cup Team or Liverpool
Cricket
Ben Stokes, who will win by a mile
Stuart Broad
Football
Raheem Sterling
Lucy Bronze
Possibly Trent Alexander-Arnold, though I think he will win the Youth award (do they have this?)
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith, who I think will come second
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, who might come third
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton will put in his usual appearance if he wins the title again
I can't work out who the eighth contender will be. No-one has stood out in cycling or golf this year, or in horse racing or equestrian sports (has Frankie Dettori had many winners this year?)
Team of the Year
England Cricket World Cup Team or Liverpool