[Oli]

I retract my last. Apparently it wasn't Wiggo, he was only tagged in it. Still, quality response.

[benpritch]

Another quality comeback from Wiggo:

Piers Morgan @ Bradley Wiggins "I was very disappointed @bradwiggins didn't sing the anthem either. Show some respect to our monarch. Please!


Bradley Wiggins @ Piers Morgan " @Piersmorgan I was disappointed when you didn't go to jail for insider dealing or phone hacking. But you know, each to their own!

That is brilliant.

[Paul B]

unfortunately its fake.

[SA Chris]

Full marks Bond.

[andybfreeman]

Wiggo has just been crowned SPOTY!   
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20742240

[Drew]

With ~30% of the 1.6m votes.

[tomtom]

Good on him. I voted for him solely because he called Sue Barker Susan the whole way through, like a naughty school boy

It was interesting that he acknowledged alot of people, but not Chris Froome (though he missed out lots of others too..) which surprised me seeing as he shirley did loads of the shovel work for Wiggo...

[dave]

Saw a tweet today that was interesting, say that TeamGB took the team award despite it specifically saying in the SPOTY rules that teamGB isn't eligible for it.

[erm, sam]

It was interesting that he acknowledged alot of people, but not Chris Froome (though he missed out lots of others too..) which surprised me seeing as he shirley did loads of the shovel work for Wiggo...

The camera alighted on Froome at this point and his expression was not one of companionable friendship.

[tomtom]

It was interesting that he acknowledged alot of people, but not Chris Froome (though he missed out lots of others too..) which surprised me seeing as he shirley did loads of the shovel work for Wiggo...

The camera alighted on Froome at this point and his expression was not one of companionable friendship.

Indeed, very tacitly put...

(he could have been busting for a piss at that point though..)

[nai]

Pretty sure he mentioned Froome in his first interview with Susan, along with all the coaches, physios, team members, etc.  But pointedly in a kind of way that made it clear that his role was one of the support crew.

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Saw a tweet today that was interesting, say that TeamGB took the team award despite it specifically saying in the SPOTY rules that teamGB isn't eligible for it.

Think there is a clause that allows this to be overruled when the panel is unanimous

Team GB and Paralympics GB won the accolade of team of the year in a surprise move by the 12-person judging panel, which decided to overrule the BBC's terms stating the award would be "for the team in an individual sport or sporting discipline that has achieved the most notable performance". However, the BBC's guidelines did stipulate that the criteria could be amended "should there be unanimous agreement amongst panel members".

[lukeh]

That's Entertainment. 

Also, its interesting that Froome has come out and said that hes been promised the leadership whereas both Wiggins and Brailsford have said let the legs do the talking. Bring on the Giro!

[cofe]

Also, its interesting that Froome has come out and said that hes been promised the leadership whereas both Wiggins and Brailsford have said let the legs do the talking. Bring on the Giro!

It must be hard for Wiggins to choose not to defend his title, but unless Froome is out of shape, he's the Sky rider for that course next year. We'll see soon enough I guess. Though could they pick him in the team at all if he's not leader...? It's a little like Hinault/Lemond 1986.

It could all be irrelevant if Contador is on form.

[webbo]

Also, its interesting that Froome has come out and said that hes been promised the leadership whereas both Wiggins and Brailsford have said let the legs do the talking. Bring on the Giro!

It must be hard for Wiggins to choose not to defend his title, but unless Froome is out of shape, he's the Sky rider for that course next year. We'll see soon enough I guess. Though could they pick him in the team at all if he's not leader...? It's a little like Hinault/Lemond 1986.

It could all be irrelevant if Contador is on form.

Or is recieving his personal meat supplies.

[fatkid2000]

Contador will win - Froome can't accelerate up hill like the cheating Spaniard.

[Will Hunt]

I'd be completely gutted if Contador won. I love the aggressive riding but the guys a remorseless juicer. I think its right to let the legs do the talking and, having seen Froome struggle in the Vuelta (admittedly after going round the Tour) against Contador, Rodriguez, and Valverde I do wonder whether he's got what it takes to lead a team to GC victory. Wiggins has proved he has a cool head, can wheelsuck like a champ, and can control a race incredibly well.

[Stubbs]

(admittedly after going round the Tour)

This is rather a key element you're slightly glossing over, he didn't 'go round the tour', he came second after busting himself for Wiggins!

[Will Hunt]

Hmmm, OK, I'll concede that!


Back on topic. Le show de rock de Bradley Wiggins
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20767828

[peewee]

Good documentary on Sky Atlantic at the moment.

[BB]

If Albuterol Clentador gets a podium finish in anything during 2013, I'll be writing a very strong letter to The Times and my local MP.

[nai]

[Fidders]

In continuation of the Bradley Wiggins show - Giro d'Italia starts today (In fact it's live on Eurosport now)

Best live stream I've found so far for Eurosport is http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/british-eurosport.html however, there are still a few annoying ads to click through before the stream starts. If any one knows of a better stream with less ads, do let me know.

Stage highlights at 10.30pm this eve.

[Mike Tyson]

http://www.teamsky.com/article/0,27290,17553_8744262,00.html

Sir Bradley is out of the Tour 

[peewee]

  Bad times, seems it's definitely going to Froome as the team leader.