Sports stars give their verdicts on who should lift award tomorrow

Dina Asher-smith

It’s called Sports Personality of the Year and if you know her, you’ll know she has a great personality. She represents everything that’s good about sport in this country. Brendan Foster

Dina Asher-smith

What a sensational year. She is a Commonwealth and European champion and a history maker, becoming the first woman to complete a European sprint double. Maggie Alphonsi

Lewis Hamilton

He is the epitome of motorsport at the moment. It is competitive, but he has dominated for so many years. People think it is all about the car, but he has shown just how much of a world-class driver he really is.

Nigel Winterburn

Alastair Cook

I’ve known Alastair since he was 15 and he’s been England’s rock over the past 10 years or so. In the year he retired, I think he deserves it. Graham Gooch

Geraint Thomas

His win in the Tour de France made it another part of the year when everyone became engrossed in one sport. It was an exceptional performance. I would give Alastair Cook a lifetime award for an incredible career. Sir Ian Mcgeechan

Francesco Molinari

It’s time to change the rules – several Britons are worthy candidates but Molinari has had an epic year. Brilliant winning the Open at Carnoustie, and a hero at the Ryder Cup to help Europe triumph.

Will Greenwood

Geraint Thomas or Alastair Cook

I really can’t decide. Thomas is an athlete you’d want your kids to race like. Cook has gone through his career like a true professional. They both carry themselves so well. James Cracknell

Lizzy Yarnold

In an Olympic year, I think an Olympic champion should win the award and Lizzy deserves it. To be Olympic champion once is an achievement, to do it twice is amazing. Kelly Sotherton

Lewis Hamilton

I’m a big fan. He doesn’t get the support other sportsmen do even though he’s world champion, which I can’t understand. He’s been superb again, winning a fifth championship. Mick Quinn