Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. Press J to jump to the feed. 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". Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. I really like Ken. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. The 75-year-old has become one of the most iconic 'voices of snooker' since the 1980s and his catchphrase of 'where's the cue ball going' is one of the most famous in BBC sports commentary history. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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). He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Does anyone remember? whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. "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. 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. 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. Former UK champion Virgo, who played in the first ever World Championship to be played at the Crucible in 1977, told the Talking Snooker Podcast: "Listen, you never know whats round the corner in life, but it looks like this will be my last season. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. I can't have any bad feelings. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. WebJohn Virgo (born 3 March 1946, in Salford, Lancashire, England) is an English former professional snooker player and more recently a snooker commentator and TV personality. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Ha!Ha! ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "But no, I understand. 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. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Not sure why it annoys me so much. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Veteran BBC snooker commentator John Virgo, Virgo also presented Big Break on the BBC for more than a decade alongside comedian Jim Davidson, Kyren Wilson pranks Crucible crowd by pretending to go for pink while on 147 break, Neil Robertson sends Crucible crowd wild with his first-ever World Championship maximum. a fifth wrote. 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 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. 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. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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 "Maybe it's a working-class attitude I've been brought up with but there's b***** all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. 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. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? 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. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "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?". You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? For more stories like this,check our sport page. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? 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 Along with Dennis apparently. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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 Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. The World Championship will be our last one. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? As a player, Virgo featured in the first ever World Championship to be held at the Crucible in 1977, getting eliminated in the round of 16 by eventual winner John Spencer. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. 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. It was quickly ushered out of the arena through the players entrance, surprising defending champion Selby, who was returning to the arena at the time. 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. 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. WebJohn Virgo, 70, caught swearing during BBC One's afternoon broadcast TV bosses have said Virgo will continue to work at the tournament Mark Selby and Marco Fu contesting I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. It was incredible. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Something went wrong, please try again later. Virgo lives in I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. View our online Press Pack. 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 It will be interesting to see how BBC handles the incident going forward into the next tournaments and if they renew their contract with John Virgo particularly after the ten year deal world snooker struck with Eurosport where Ronnie OSullivan and Jimmy White are regular commentators. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The 76-year-old notably won the UK Championship in 1979, beating Terry Griffiths 14-13 in the final, before becoming a well-known broadcaster and television personality with the BBC. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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 no, I understand. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Jamie Micklethwaite. Yes we know John, stfu. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Let us know in the comments section. 2023 He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. "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. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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 "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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