It's not, haregoo lut

"most captured the public's imagination"...

And the Beeb don't to the shortlist either...

Definition of who is eligible

Voted for by the public live during the TV show, this prestigious award will be given to the sportsman or woman whose actions have most captured the public's imagination in 2009. Non-playing coaches or management are not eligible.

People are eligible to win Sports Personality of the Year if:- They are British or all of the following criteria apply:

- They play a significant amount of their sport in the UK

- Their core achievements that year were achieved in the UK, and not with a non-UK based team (in which case they would more likely qualify for the Overseas award)

- They are residents in the UK

Posted By: Yellalee, Dec 13, 21:50:09