Premiership: Beckham stunned by change in fortunes

David Beckham reflected on the moment he was the most hated man in England, after winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Premiership: Beckham stunned by change in fortunes
Mon, 10 Dec, 2001 - 10:01

David Beckham reflected on the moment he was the most hated man in England, after winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Beckham joined a long list of the country's top sportsmen and women when he beat yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and international team-mate Michael Owen.

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