". Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Yes we know John, stfu. GBNEWS. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. The World Championship, played from 16 April-2 May, will likely represent the end of an era for two of the most significant commentators the sport has had, and Virgo says it will be hard to deal with when it comes around. Although I think all players are the same arent they? The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Let us know in the comments section. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I'm past that. I think thats definite. 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He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Speaking to the Talking Snooker podcast, Virgo said: Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Judd Trump has risked reigniting a spat with popular BBC commentator John Virgo by claiming the veteran pundit does not do enough homework on the current crop of players or what happens outside the broadcasters three televised marquee tournaments. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. 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. He is the best of the lot. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. He appeared as a celebrity contestant on the short-lived Saturday night BBC light entertainment show Full Swing in 1996, however, he did not make the final. 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. A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. WebOn 27 April 2022, Virgo announced that he and his co-commentator Dennis Taylor had been axed by the BBC because they were too old for the current game play style, and that I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. As John Virgo gets in trouble over swearing live on TV, he has come out and said he is highly embarrassed and apologetic for his comments. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. It's understandable. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Does anyone remember? The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. WebI can't believe that this guy has been commentating at the BBC for the best part of 20 years or more and not a single producer in that time has had the gumption to tell him to stop This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New While no decision has been confirmed by the BBC, Virgo seems sure that his next trip to the Crucible in April will be his last to work behind a microphone. 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. Not sure why it annoys me so much. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Im past that. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. People on social media such as Facebook and Twitter have said Virgo has been disrespectful to the players as he said one player seems to drag the other player down etc. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. to the people watching on TV. Jamie Micklethwaite. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. WebJohn Virgo exclusive interview: 'He wasn't everyone's cup of tea but Jim Davidson is still my mate' Virgo reflects on his unlikely friendship and the state of snooker as he nears the We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Anything confirmation of this? 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. JOHN HIGGINS takes on Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship today and tomorrow - but it's BBC commentator John Virgo taking the spotlight during the first session. Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship, he said. 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 By Amy Johnson ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. The 70 year old WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? But no, I understand. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Im past that. Nick, Phil and guest presenter @GaryOnCue answered your latest emails and tweets, and had their say on the debate over World Championship location.https://t.co/9mjHsxwXQE. I am almost sure it was him who, when some madlad in the crowd gor a bit enthusiastic and loud yesterday, said "Aye, I remember my first pint too". If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. By "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Lol i thought it was just me, not to mention his constant wheres the cueball going?.. having said that shaun murphy is far more annoying recently. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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?". Thorne, a stalwart of the sport for more than two decades, was diagnosed with leukaemia in March and was taken to hospital last week with dangerously low blood pressure. IMG media managing director Graham Fry said John Virgo has been spoken to regarding the incident and he will continue to work during the course of the tournament. 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. "The John Virgo drinking game. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be 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. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. The commentator well known for his famous expression Wheres The Cueball Going was not available for BBCs coverage of both the World Championship and the UK Championship in 2020 due to self isolation and coronavirus reasons. I do like Ken Doherty's commentary but Virgo just never stops with the idiotic comments "Williams hasn't looked like missing anything you'd expect him to pot". 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. WebAs good as a player as Morgan was, he always sounds like an angry, drunk Welshman in the booth-other than being from Wales I cannot see he has any reason to be there, or at the Seniors commentating. 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. I really like Ken. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the I cant have any bad feelings. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. John Virgo and Dennis Taylor, now familiar voices when it comes to live coverage of the World Snooker Championships, will no longer be part of things after the 2022/23 campaign. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? View our online Press Pack. 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. 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.. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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