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In part, I agree with the sentiment of this thread.
On the other hand, Wiggins did manage to become the first Englishman to win the Tour de France. An Englishman, winning, in France. The first one to do it.
I think for managing that feat and being the first to do it, and probably pissing the French off, he deserves a gong of some sort. I would have thought an MBE or something would have sufficed, though.
On the other hand, Wiggins did manage to become the first Englishman to win the Tour de France. An Englishman, winning, in France. The first one to do it.
I think for managing that feat and being the first to do it, and probably pissing the French off, he deserves a gong of some sort. I would have thought an MBE or something would have sufficed, though.
Galsia said:
crankedup said:
These Honours have been devalued over the past years to the point of being simply baubles handed out.
I agree. You don't deserve one just because you've won a sport at the Olympics. After all, that is what the gold medal is for...KCB/DCB and peerages are best kept for the UK equivalent of Mother Theresa and male equivalents (not necessarily religious orders but representing a lifetime of dedication to the needs of others on pittance pay).
Adrian W said:
Considering other knighthoods that get dished out, he should have been given a peeridge
The thing that annoys me is Cherrie Blair and Hector Sants getting awards, it also seems that if you are a civil servant you have a much higher chance of getting an award.
^^^ This just don't mention "Sir Hector"!! GrrrrrrThe thing that annoys me is Cherrie Blair and Hector Sants getting awards, it also seems that if you are a civil servant you have a much higher chance of getting an award.
VX Foxy said:
Pommygranite said:
I was fking joking and more a comment that anyone who is famous gets one and few are more famous that paedo Jimmy right now.
Hilarious. You're so funny.mcelliott said:
Seems a bit OTT although he has had a fantastic year. Hopefully everything he's achieved has been legit - can't always tell with professional cyclists.
As he is a rather vocal section in the cycling fraternity against the use of drugs and the historic use of drugs in cycling, I find it unlikely.HowMuchLonger said:
elster said:
As he is a rather vocal section in the cycling fraternity against the use of drugs and the historic use of drugs in cycling, I find it unlikely.
So was Lance Armstrong.........I know he campaigned on lots of other things, but I don't recall that.
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