Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Hes taken the red on here though!!. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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 Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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". WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Im past that. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. "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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in 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. 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. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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 This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? The World Championship will be our last one. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? I can't have any bad feelings. 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. "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?". With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. The 70 year old I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. "But no, I understand. Jamie Micklethwaite. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Hes taken the red on here though. 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. 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. 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 Im past that. 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Anyone but Perry. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Does anyone remember? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. 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). The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. Not sure why it annoys me so much. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' JV was like a different person than this morning. 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. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! "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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 2023 C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. 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 criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. For more stories like this,check our sport page. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. 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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 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. 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 said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Ha!Ha! ". 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. He is the best of the lot. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something 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. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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? ", 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.". 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. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. 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 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. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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 Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. 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 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. That infuriating habit of every sentence. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. It was incredible. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. "The John Virgo drinking game. 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. When did he start to become annoying? Along with Dennis apparently. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. It's understandable. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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. 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. ", 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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 This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter, formerly of the BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter, from 2013 until 2019, and a co-presenter for the ITV game show Cannonball since 2017. 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. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. Previously he presented Wild on CBBC and was also the host of Match of the Day Kickabout from 2013 until 2014, when Ben Shires took over. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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.. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. 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. 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 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'm past that. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New I cant have any bad feelings. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. 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 Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. 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 John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Why is this happening??? Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. 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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Let us know in the comments section. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. I think thats definite. ", 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.. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. "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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 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