WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. WebJohn Virgo is probably one of the very worst commentators in any sport for my money, someone needs to tell him his job is to commentate, not opinionate at every given chance. Even world number two and 2019 Crucible champion Judd Trump told The Metro earlier this year: "Theres not enough trying out new things in snooker for me at the moment, its all the same every season, not enough excitement, not enough different dimensions. That infuriating habit of every sentence. In October 2018, it was announced that Radzi will be working for American professional wrestling company WWE for their NXT UK brand, as a backstage interviewer. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. WebJohn Virgo has been criticised by some snooker fans (Image: Getty) The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world WebThe 70-year-old commentator did not believe he was on air while speaking to a colleague away from the microphone during Mark Selby and Marco Fu's semi-final on Saturday A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. "Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b****r all I can do about it, so why get bothered?". Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. John Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame inthe world championships semi final. I think the best thing they could do is to try to make sure they always have a good mix of as many of them as possible. 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There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Virgos first notable appearance in a major tournament was during the 1973 American Pool Tournament for The Indoor League where he lost in the semi final. "The BBC have been fantastic to me, in my commentary career, Big Break if thats the decision thats the decision, well just have to accept it and enjoy it on the telly.". Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Jamie Micklethwaite. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. For more stories like this,check our sport page. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. WebSo, I'm watching the old Crucible Classics on BBC and something I've noticed is John Virgo is commentating and he's not unbearable. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 2019 world champion Judd Trump called for broadcasters to make a change to their veteran commentary teams earlier this year, telling Metro.co.uk: Theres not enough trying out new things in snooker for me at the moment, its all the same every season, not enough excitement, not enough different dimensions, he said. By Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. John Virgo celebrates his 76th birthday doing the thing for which he has become more famous than his professional snooker-playing career and even hit TV show Big Break calling the action with insight and humour from the inside of a tight commentary box for the BBC, this time at the Welsh Open at the International Convention Centre at The former UK champion first played at the Crucible in the first year the venue hosted the World Championship in 1977 and it is a venue filled with fond memories for him. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The World Championship will be our last one. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 2023 "The John Virgo drinking game. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Snooker icons John Virgo and Dennis Taylor have become synonymous with live coverage on the BBC, and now fans have reacted angrily to news the pair will be released. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him and Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, expecting to be cut from the BBCs coverage. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Taylor meanwhile, who famously beat Steve Davies to become world champion in 1985, had previously combined commentating and playing on the senior tour before hanging up his cue in 2021. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. JV was like a different person than this morning. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Erik ten Hag provides update on permanent move for Marcel Sabitzer, Brazil star Vitor Roque deals blow to Arsenals transfer hopes with Barcelona declaration, Brentford striker Ivan Toney set for ban after pleading guilty to multiple betting charges, Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals what Arsenal teammates told him after his blunder, Jose Mourinho shown red card for third time this season after shock Roma loss, Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA, Do not sell or share my personal information. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I think over the years weve had the experience to talk when we need to talk, to be quiet when we need to let the pictures tell the story. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. John Virgo has been criticised by some snooker fans, John Virgo is the voice of snooker on the BBC, Higgins and Trump are battling it out for the 2019 world championship. Although I think all players are the same arent they? He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Along with Dennis apparently. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. I just take him as he is, it's like he's never seen Mark play before calling shots he's never going for and not calling shots he is. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The bird fluttered down from among the television lights and landed on the top cushion during a brief break prior to the start of the sixth frame at the Crucible. "Tempted to watch the snooker with volume off, especially with John Virgo shouting 'ton up, and 'where's the cue ball going' every three minutes, he needs an off button," one said. Does anyone remember? For other inquiries, Contact Us. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WebDennis Taylor and John Virgo have been leading voices of snooker for decades (Pictures: Getty) John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him But Ive realised and its taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Ben Shephard hits out at John Virgo after jibe GOOD MORNING BRITAIN saw Ben Shephard hit out at John Virgo today after the snooker commentator praised Susannas talents over his. John Virgo has had a long career in snooker spanning from the 70s onward where he competed in professional snooker before co-hosting TV productions such as the BBCs pot black show and commentating on the BBCs coverage of snooker until present. By Amy Johnson The 70 year old So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it, yeah. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. The First Snooker World Championship 1927, How to play snooker: The basic principles of the game, 128 pro players: Nobody knows them, theyre never gonna get anywhere says Ronnie OSullivan, Custom pool tables: A great alternative to a snooker table, Snooker table size and dimensions for room, Save up to 50% at any snooker cue sale store with our clever buying guide. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. When did he start to become annoying? He also revealed his wish to revive Big Break - the snooker-based television game show which peaked at 13.9million viewers and took Question of Sport's prime-time slot. A top class snooker player but he should leave his heeper jeeper nonsense in the playground with the 6 year olds, its out of place in snooker commentary. But Ive realised and its taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. ". WebJohn Virgo and Dennis Taylor are set to leave their posts as the BBC's main snooker commentators in a years' time, with the duo having gone through the highs and lows of Ha!Ha! Need to understand. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Something went wrong, please try again later. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Im past that. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "But no, I understand. ", He also told the Telegraph: I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different., A BBC spokesman told GB News: The BBC are delighted to have John and Dennis as part of our snooker team and no decisions have been made past 2023 on what the wider team will look like.. Hes taken the red on here though. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this year's World Championships but they have been given one more year. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Yes we know John, stfu. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. I think thats definite. Take a drink every time he says inch perfect , take a shot every time he says wheres the cue ball going and down your drink every time he says TON UP! wrote one. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, John Virgo has worked as a commentator on BBC's Snooker coverage for 30 years, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Let us know in the comments section. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "John was searching for a phrase to describe Ding's shortcomings as a player and explaining why he doesn't yet have what it takes to become a champion," an insider said. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Press J to jump to the feed. WebSnooker icons John Virgo and Dennis Taylor have become synonymous with live coverage on the BBC, and now fans have reacted angrily to news the pair will be released. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. "But I've realised and it's taken me a long time to realise it not to get caught up in something you have no control of. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. I think over the years weve had the experience to talk when we need to talk, to be quiet when we need to let the pictures tell the story. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Although I think all players are the same arent they? He is the best of the lot. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Teenage sensation Bai Yulu sets record break at Women's World Snooker Championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Championship League Snooker as quiet schedule continues, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen attract huge crowds as they head to Hungary. Virgo has no plans to retire anytime soon and still has a number of plans to keep busy, including commentating at the Seniors World Snooker Championship. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Two legends of the keyboard shortcuts consulted the fans of the furniture month, BBC man is! 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