This Sunday I’ll be brushing down my tuxedo and glossing up those bashed in winkle picker shoes I bought back in the early 90’s for a grand night in front of the TV to watch The 2010 Oscars ceremony.

Considering myself to be an aveage film buff type (hey, if Johnathon Ross can get away with it, then so can I) I’d thought I’d share my views on who’ll pick up the “golden nuddy man bling” for all you Oscar 2010 betting punters.
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What an incredible year it has been for UK sport. British sport has had a rather successful 2009 and when you look over your shoulder at the year almost gone, you can see why the betting for Sports Personality of the Year 2009 is going to be a tough ask.

Understandbly, the bookies have opened the books and made Jenson Button the hot favourite to lify this years Sports Personality trophy. However, look down the 10 nominations and you’ll see names that also gained success this year and who have a story to tell just as remarkable as that of Button’s.

For example, Ryan Giggs, who broke into the Manchester United first team way back in 1991 and has made an astonishing 574 appearances for his club – even more remarkable when you consider a professional footballers shell life with a club is around the 2 – 3 year mark.
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It’s back on our TV screen on the 18th of September and it’s the BBC’s prime time Saturday show that is out to give ITV’s the X-Factor a run for its money – yep, it’s Strictly Come Dancing. The glamour, the glitz, the gowns and 16 new celebrities are ready to glide across the floor (in some cases it may be more grind than glide – yikes) to entertain us all over again on the weekends.
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