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16-06-2007, 8:47 AM
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The worst kept secret in the world has finally been confirmed today with the announcement of the knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
A great cricketer and tireless worker for charity.
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16-06-2007, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian J  The worst kept secret in the world has finally been confirmed today with the announcement of the knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
A great cricketer and tireless worker for charity. | Yup. One Knighthood I agree with. Botham was not only a great club and country cricketer, he has tirelessly worked for charity, and done it, unlike so many 'pop stars' and businessmen, without blowing his own trumpet. Nice one Sir Ian! 
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16-06-2007, 11:02 AM
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He deserves it just for that one match.  | |
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16-06-2007, 11:30 AM
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Not really a great cricket fan but feel that this honour is well-deserved.
I always remember the excitement that Beefy generated in those Ashes matches in the 80s, and his work for charity is second to none. Great news
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16-06-2007, 11:50 AM
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Yep well deserved.Who could forget those Shredded Wheat adverts!. 
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22-06-2007, 10:10 AM
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Much as I disagree with the current honours system(total anachronism  )I do believe Ian Botham should receive a gong of some sort.Still refuse to address him as Sir though.
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22-06-2007, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by la gran siete Still refuse to address him as Sir though. | Why?
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22-06-2007, 10:36 AM
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Agreed, this was one of the few knighthoods that has pleased me over the years
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