Snooker

[Rory]

The most talented sportsperson this country has ever produced and its not even up for debate.  Yes, he's a bit of a tit at times but aren't they all.

Not sure about the most talented but he's up there, especially when you consider his longevity. Certainly more deserving of a SPOTY than Emma Raducanu.

Sports Personality of the Year isn't about longevity. The clue is in the name.

Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams have more reason to be disappointed at not having won the award as they both won all three Triple Crowns in a year, which O'Sullivan has never done. Plus they were winning before the Lottery money kicked in so British sporting success was more sporadic meaning less competition.

I think BV just meant that by virtue of having a longer career than other sportspeople, snooker players would be 'in the hat' more times.

[cdbearsfan]

Maybe. He should definitely be getting Lifetime Achievement Award if that is a thing and he hasn't already.

[PeterWithesShin]

C.B. Fry was a far more talented sportsman.

[PeterWithesShin]

Ronnie is an excellent snooker player, almost certainly the best ever. He's a massive twat though.

[Rory]

Ronnie is an excellent snooker player, almost certainly the best ever. He's a massive twat though.

I've met a few snooker players and they mostly are, in my opinion.

Apart from Mark Williams, who was lovely.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

Ronnie is an excellent snooker player, almost certainly the best ever. He's a massive twat though.

Yeah, incredible player to watch but I really can't take to him.

[Brazilian Villain]

The most talented sportsperson this country has ever produced and its not even up for debate.  Yes, he's a bit of a tit at times but aren't they all.

Not sure about the most talented but he's up there, especially when you consider his longevity. Certainly more deserving of a SPOTY than Emma Raducanu.

Sports Personality of the Year isn't about longevity. The clue is in the name.

Longevity was mentioned in reference to TMWaS's point (although, as Rory pointed out, it does also mean he's been around for more time to have won a SPOTY). Surprised you didn't understand that.

[cdbearsfan]

O'Sullivan back in a final for first time in two years. Plays Thepchaiya Un-Nooh who upset Trump. Always liked him, think he should have won more ranking events than just one Shoot-Out.

[cdbearsfan]

And Thepchaiya wins, with a 147 on the way. Hurrah.

[charlatan]

And thus I've been able to lay him at 49-1 for the World Champs which is nice.

[cdbearsfan]

Does that mean you've bet against him? I never do that Betfair sort of betting as don't really understand it.