Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "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? ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on ", Virgo, whose playing career peaked in 1979 when he won the UK Championship, did conced that he could see the reasoning behind the BBC's decision: "I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. ", A BBC Spokesperson said: "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.". ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. GBNEWS. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. The World Championship will be our last one. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. But no, I understand. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. ". Virgo, 75, and Taylor, 72, have been voices of snooker for decades, with Virgo first commentating on the game way back in 1985 and becoming a huge television star through the 90s thanks to gameshow Big Break. By Amy Johnson Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. I cant have any bad feelings. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. 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. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. to the people watching on TV. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. "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.". 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 find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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. 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. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. 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 He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. WebFormer professional John Virgo, who made his name playing the game and as part of the BBC gameshow Big Break, is again on commentary duties. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It's understandable. Anyone but Perry. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. That infuriating habit of every sentence. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. 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. 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.. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. JV was like a different person than this morning. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. 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. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. "But no, I understand. 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. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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 Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? I really like Ken. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Why is this happening??? 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. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. 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. 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. 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 Yes we know John, stfu. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. "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. 2023 WebJohn Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame in the world championships semi final. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" The World Championship will be our last one. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 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. 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 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. 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. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. 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. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Does anyone remember? The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. It was incredible. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. 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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. I think thats definite. 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". 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. "I'm past that. 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 taken the red on here though. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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