David Beckham has yet again been snubbed for a knighthood - and Mirror readers have had plenty to say about it this week. One of the most recognisable faces in British sport has long been regarded as a sir-in-waiting for his services to football. But can Becks really be that surprised he was overlooked this year?.
Leaked emails from 2017 revealed him savaging that year's committee for omitting him from its New Years Honours list. The ex-player is said to have branded them "unappreciative c***s" and added that he "didn't care about being knighted" - though the ex-midfielder has claimed some of the leaked emails had been doctored.
The messages claim Beckham raged: "I expected nothing less. It’s a disgrace to be honest and if I was American I would of got something like this 10 years ago." He is also reported to have slammed opera star Katherine Jenkins after she was given an OBE. "Katherine Jenkins OBE for what? Singing at the rugby and going to see the troops. F***ing joke.".
We asked you if it was time for David Beckham to get a knighthood? A hefty 2,694 said no they didn't think so, while 1,357 said yes, he deserved it. Many of you commented on our original story, here's just a selection of what some of you had to say:. AlanBigAl: "Definitely not and never. Unsung heroes - a big YES, always. All he thinks about is £££££'s and himself.'.
Phid: "The whole system should be reviewed as those who receive the honours have been doing things they love and generally been paid a lot of money for doing them. There are many lesser known and not so rich folk who get honoured and maybe that’s ok but rich sportsmen etc grovelling for an award shouldn’t be honoured at all. However I’m sure Beckham's begging will work eventually.".
