", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. For me, Virgo is fine, yeah sometimes he gets it wrong, but 100% accuracy is impossible in a live sporting environment where you can't just "rewind" what you said if it was wrong. By Amy Johnson Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Does anyone remember? I think thats definite. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. "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?". 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". View our online Press Pack. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. 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. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. 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. 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. 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. 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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. ", 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.". When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. 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. Anyone but Perry. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. 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 wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. That infuriating habit of every sentence. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Along with Dennis apparently. "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. He is the best of the lot. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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. 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. 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WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. 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 the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. I cant have any bad feelings. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. a fifth wrote. 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. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Ha!Ha! Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. Let us know in the comments section. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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 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 it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. "But no, I understand. 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