From an emotional acceptance speech to gifs, here are the best reactions to Lioness Beth Mead's win at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. 

BBC Sports Personality of the Year: best reactions to Beth Mead

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The rest of the Arsenal squad almost turning over their coach

Not the former Archbishop of York sending his best capitalised wishes

Former Arsenal legends summing up what a year it’s been for women in football

And football fans realising the game will never be the same

Because 2022 was the year that football finally came home, thanks to Beth Mead et al

She became the first female footballer to win the award.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022: the best reactions to Lioness Beth Mead’s win