Mary Earps, the Lionesses goalkeeper, won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, sparking controversy and criticism from figures like Joey Barton and Piers Morgan. Barton's comments, including claims that he could score '100 out of 100 penalties' against Earps, have drawn condemnation. However, supporters argue that Earps is an inspiration to young girls and deserves the award. There are allegations of tampering with the results, with doubts raised about the BBC's impartiality. Despite the backlash, Earps is defended by sports journalist Bianca Westwood and broadcaster Anna May Mangan. The controversy has led to a debate about the impact of 'woke-ism' and virtue-signaling in sports awards.
“Mary Earps?” https://t.co/aD7Cw9NNZy
"Which sports person do we remember for the totality of what they've achieved?" @RiaLina_ explains why she thinks England goalkeeper Mary Earps deserved to win Sports Personality of the Year - a choice criticised by some. Latest: https://t.co/2BmqN40jQN 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/1gphRksRDG
My column on the men who simply CAN’T handle Mary Earps winning Sports Personality of the Year, and have consequently tried to ruin it for her https://t.co/C6tkOlWI21
So, what is it about the brilliant, victorious sportswoman Mary Earps that bovine men just can’t abide? | Marina Hyde https://t.co/NeDg8Xu8TM
Mary Earps gives controversial opinion after winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year award https://t.co/Vq1kRAZqW6
Joey Barton has criticised the crowning of Mary Earps as BBC Sports Personality of the Year, saying he would" score "100 out of 100 penalties" against the England and Manchester United goalkeeper. Read more ⬇ https://t.co/H8467ukJrm
‘She’s an inspiration. Joey Barton is such a has-been!’ Broadcaster @AnnaMayMangan slams former footballer Joey Barton after his comments deriding Mary Earps SPOTY win. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/jXDPV99eRQ
‘It’s naive to think the BBC won’t be trying to engineer their own outcome…’ Journalist @Suffragent_shares his doubts the BBC didn’t tamper with the results of Sports Personality of the Year as goalkeeper Mary Earps wins. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/TVEEkKMb4a
On Patrick Christys Tonight: As Joey Barton lashes out and says ‘we live in a culture of snowflakes’, did Mary Earps deserve to win Sports Personality of the Year?
"You can't say Mary Earps doesn't have an impact in her field of play." Sports journalist Bianca Westwood defends the Lioness winning Sports Personality Of The Year. @BeeWestwood | @piersmorgan | @TalkTV | #PMU https://t.co/sdL0wji4dB
"It looks to me that terrible scourge of virtue-signalling box-ticking has crept into this once great award." Piers Morgan thinks Mary Earps winning Sports Personality Of The Year is 'a celebration of mediocrity'. @piersmorgan | @TalkTV | #PMU https://t.co/UgMkCbMDXd
Adoring public voted for Mary Earps – not some woke BBC cabal Those angry over England goalkeeper’s SPOTY win have missed a key fact – viewers chose her because they love how she inspires a generation of girls Tap for the column by @matthewsyed ⬇️ https://t.co/3VzyIVLWFc
Can Joey Barton REALLY lecture Mary Earps with his controversial track record? From attacking teammates with lit cigars, being jailed for assault and 'sexist' social media rants against women pundits https://t.co/q65ZLe22dN https://t.co/oLMzz0KQJW
The @Mediaite citation: ‘Piers Morgan emerged in 2023 as a formidable force.. best bookers in the business… the show exploded.. Morgan comfortably outguns mainstream media like the BBC and Guardian while also leaving competitors like GB News in the dust.’ https://t.co/Y6ZrbXghe9
Joey Barton criticises Mary Earps being crowned Sports Personality of the Year and says he would score '100 out of 100 penalties' against her Read more ⬇ https://t.co/GeWLaT6oyu
Mary Earps is facing an uncertain future after winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year award https://t.co/B0TfNifwmZ
Ian Collins asks: “Is woke-ism killing the BBC?” Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps is named Sports Personality of the Year, becoming the third woman in a row to win the award. “It’s almost as if just taking part in the sport can now win you an award.” @iancollinsuk https://t.co/w56f2RT7uz
Joey Barton branded 'sad' and 'obsessed' as fans condemn former footballer for Mary Earps SPOTY criticism https://t.co/DzdeYRjejR