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 From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. Doesnt matter about the black. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. 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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. Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. 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. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. to the people watching on TV. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Hes taken the red on here though!!. 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 Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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. 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. 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Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. That infuriating habit of every sentence. The World Championship will be our last one. ", 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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 By 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. Why is this happening??? WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this "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?". C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". 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 The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. 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. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. 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 He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. a fifth wrote. Along with Dennis apparently. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. The 70 year old But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Anyone but Perry. Taylor, 72, is also a widely popular presence in the Beeb's commentary box for the major televised tournaments but in recent times there have been suggestions in some quarters that snooker coverage needs a more youthful change in direction. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. 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.. The World Championship will be our last one. Im past that. 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. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Let us know in the comments section. 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. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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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. 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. It was incredible. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. 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. 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. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. By Amy Johnson Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM 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 rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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. "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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b******s all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Press J to jump to the feed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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 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.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. For more stories like this,check our sport page. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. "The John Virgo drinking game. Hes taken the red on here though. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for 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. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. 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. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. He is the best of the lot. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. I'd say yer man shut up after that. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? "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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. 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 think thats definite. 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. 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