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Who's the most famous sportsperson you've shoved in front of a camera in the name of the selfie? David Beckham, Sir Chris Hoy and even Zinedine Zidane have obligingly posed for some of you, which is nice of them. If you have any more pictures, please send them our way using the hashtag #spotyselfie. Thanks in advance.

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BBC Sports Personality presenter Clare Balding:, external Hey Gabby Logan, that human table you ordered has arrived with a trophy already on it.

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British Commonwealth Games middleweight boxing champion Anthony Fowler:, external Me an my good mate Joey Cordina before the sports personality of the year awards tonight, the lads are looking sharp.

Cordina won a bronze in the lightweight category in Glasgow.

There was a time when people had to fill in Radio Times coupons weeks in advance to vote for their favourite sports personality but those days are gone, gone, gone. Once again, you can vote online this year, via the BBC Sport website, in addition to ringing up on your phone.

To cast your vote online you will need to be signed into the BBC website, which is simple - just click here to get ready to vote. Where? Here.

Voting is due to open during the BBC1 Sports Personality of the Year programme, which starts at 2000 GMT. (Terms and conditions can be found on the BBC Sport website. )

The reason why we're here tonight, me typing and you scrolling, is because we want to find out who will be crowned 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

There are 10 contenders for the prize and, in alphabetical order, they are: Gareth Bale, Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Froch, Kelly Gallagher & Charlotte Evans, Lewis Hamilton, Rory McIlroy, Jo Pavey, Adam Peaty, Max Whitlock and Lizzy Yarnold.

Frank Keogh
BBC Sport in Glasgow

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"The venue, which opened by the River Clyde in September 2013 with a concert by Scotland's own Rod Stewart, looks stunning ahead of the big night.

"Sports Personality executive editor Carl Doran says: "We've wanted to come to Scotland for a while, and months of planning have gone in to creating what will hopefully be a great show. We've got an incredible line-up of sports stars, some amazing live performances, inspirational moments, surprises, and an exciting race to see who will be Sports Personality of the Year.'"

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year presenter Gabby Logan:, external Backstage and Clare Balding is working hard or drinking tea, I can't tell from here...

Clare Balding:, external Milk and one sugar if you're offering.

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BBC presenter Hazel Irvine is posing for photographs on the red carpet, rugby union great Gavin Hastings is chatting to reporters and gymnast Dan Keatings has also arrived - and what a bow tie he's sporting. An eye-catching maroon bow tie, it's a big one, and a light grey suit, an outfit Pee-wee Herman would be proud of.

"It's always nice to come back here," says Keatings, who won pommel horse gold at the Commonwealth Games. "The memories mean everything, it was definitely one of my best results. It was such a buzz around the Games."

Lawrence Barretto
BBC Sport in Glasgow

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"It's been quite a 14 months for the SSE Hydro, with Rod Stewart providing the venue's first gig back in September 2013, and Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus also dropping by since. The netball and gymnastic events from this year's Commonwealth Games were held here while One Direction are booked for next year.

"But for tonight, the venue will play host to the county's best sports stars. The rehearsals are almost done, the trophies perfectly polished and as you can see, the red carpet is looking resplendent. Let's do this."

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BBC Match of the Day pundit Robbie Savage:, external False nose and glasses for SPOTY.

Good effort, Robbie, but I'm afraid you've still not made the 10-strong shortlist.

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If you're a bit like Oliver Twist when it comes to schedules and still want more, I can help with that. If speeches and chit-chat don't set us back, the awards will be, well, awarded at roughly these times (all digits in GMT):

20:37 - Young Sports Personality of the Year; 21:38 - Unsung Hero award; 21:50 - Coach of the Year; 21:58 - Team of the Year; 22:00 - Overseas Personality of the Year; 22:09 - Lifetime Achievement award; 22:18 - BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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For those of you who like your days to be run with military precision, I will type some sort of schedule for you:

18:15-19:15 GMT - Live coverage, on red button, BBC News channel and online, of the great and good arriving on the red carpet.

19:30-23:00 GMT - John Inverdale hosts live coverage on BBC Radio 5 live.

20:00-22:00 GMT - Lights, camera, action as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show is broadcast live on BBC One and this website.

Frank Keogh
BBC Sport in Glasgow

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"After a windy wintry afternoon in Glasgow, the stage is set for the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year show, which is being held in Scotland for the first time.

"A collection of trophies lined the side of the stage as dress rehearsals, against the backdrop of a glittering light show, have been taking place.

"Behind the scenes, last-minute phone calls are mixing with quick changes of dress as the arena prepares to welcome a 12,000 capacity crowd."

Hello! Welcome to live text coverage of BBC Sports Personality of the Year, held in Glasgow for the first time. Hopefully you're familiar with the show and weren't expecting live text coverage of the Antiques Roadshow (though it's only a matter of time).

The cream of Britain's sporting crop are in their Sunday best and gearing up for British sport's equivalent of the Oscars. For one night only, Scotland's largest city will rival LA for A-list glitz and glamour, so strap yourselves in to this live text rocketship and let's fly to Razzle-Dazzle Land.

Smell that? Breathe in. Take a deep breath. Because it's a rare odour, a peculiar combination, a concoction that's only available once a year; a winning whiff that isn't on sale on Black Friday, or any other Friday. Flare the nostrils, take it in, it's eau de sporting showbiz - a scent which is only available one Sunday in December. Gallons of perfume, aftershave and hairspray, mixed with the rich smell of success. Lovely.

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