STORM OVER RORY McILROY BEING
BEATEN BY LEWIS HAMILTON
FROM THE BELFAST TELEGRAPH
By NEVIN FARRELL
Angry Northern Ireland sports fans last night slammed the shock result which saw World Number One golfer Rory McIlroy sensationally beaten by Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton to the title of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
The result - which is decided by public vote - saw Co Down man McIlroy lose out and social media was immediately ablaze with outrage from Northern Ireland.
Earlier, McIlroy - who won The Open and also the US PGA titles this year as well as being part of Europe's winning Ryder Cup team - was hot favourite with the bookies, being 1/6 on at one stage with Paddy Power who had Hamilton as a 10/3 outsider.
Stormont DUP minister Jim Wells tweeted: "So disappointed. What on earth does Rory have to do to win Sports Personality of the Year?"
Radio star and former chatshow host Gerry Kelly tweeted: "Bad, bad, bad decision for #SPOTY. Really disappointed for Rory who obviously should have won."
Others said they were outraged at the result.
Rory himself tweeted late last night: "Thanks to all who voted for me! Congrats to all the candidates and especially @LewisHamilton, thoroughly deserved and a worthy winner!"
No one was more surprised at winning the award at a glitzy ceremony in Glasgow than Hamilton himself who said: "I really wasn't expecting it."
Hamilton added: "I am so speechless. A massive thank you to all the people that called in, I really was not expecting it because dude (McIlroy), you had such an incredible year."
Earlier McIlroy had toasted a good result... he was at Old Trafford to see his heroes Manchester United cruise to victory over old foes Liverpool.
FROM THE EDITOR: Does this mean that more televiewers watch Formula One motor racing than watch top-class golf? Surely not? Who was it that said motor racing was akin to roulette on wheels?
TWEETS FROM IAN POULTER, LUKE DONALD, LEE WESTWOOD.
BEATEN BY LEWIS HAMILTON
FROM THE BELFAST TELEGRAPH
By NEVIN FARRELL
Angry Northern Ireland sports fans last night slammed the shock result which saw World Number One golfer Rory McIlroy sensationally beaten by Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton to the title of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
The result - which is decided by public vote - saw Co Down man McIlroy lose out and social media was immediately ablaze with outrage from Northern Ireland.
Earlier, McIlroy - who won The Open and also the US PGA titles this year as well as being part of Europe's winning Ryder Cup team - was hot favourite with the bookies, being 1/6 on at one stage with Paddy Power who had Hamilton as a 10/3 outsider.
Stormont DUP minister Jim Wells tweeted: "So disappointed. What on earth does Rory have to do to win Sports Personality of the Year?"
Radio star and former chatshow host Gerry Kelly tweeted: "Bad, bad, bad decision for #SPOTY. Really disappointed for Rory who obviously should have won."
Others said they were outraged at the result.
Rory himself tweeted late last night: "Thanks to all who voted for me! Congrats to all the candidates and especially @LewisHamilton, thoroughly deserved and a worthy winner!"
No one was more surprised at winning the award at a glitzy ceremony in Glasgow than Hamilton himself who said: "I really wasn't expecting it."
Hamilton added: "I am so speechless. A massive thank you to all the people that called in, I really was not expecting it because dude (McIlroy), you had such an incredible year."
Earlier McIlroy had toasted a good result... he was at Old Trafford to see his heroes Manchester United cruise to victory over old foes Liverpool.
FROM THE EDITOR: Does this mean that more televiewers watch Formula One motor racing than watch top-class golf? Surely not? Who was it that said motor racing was akin to roulette on wheels?
TWEETS FROM IAN POULTER, LUKE DONALD, LEE WESTWOOD.
Absolutely ridiculous that @McIlroyRory has not won Sports Personality 2014. Huge respect to @LewisHamilton but, come on.
FollowSome amazingly inspirational stories at SPOTY & a great celebration of British sport but not sure the correct winner is always crowned
SPOTY technology of the year goes to the silver and red dodgem!!! Just have to win all 4 next year @McIlroyRory !
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