r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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. Virgo lives in "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. 2023 JV was like a different person than this morning. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. I think thats definite. "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? The former professional player said he would be trying something "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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. It was incredible. "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 70 year old Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. 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. 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. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. 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His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 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". "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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. ", 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. 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. 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. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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. 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? 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. Along with Dennis apparently. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM By Amy Johnson View our online Press Pack. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. 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. It's understandable. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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. 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. Anyone but Perry. GBNEWS. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. "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?". "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. 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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Although I think all players are the same arent they? A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Something went wrong, please try again later. The World Championship will be our last one. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. to the people watching on TV. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. Something went wrong, please try again later. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. "The John Virgo drinking game. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. "I'm 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the He is the best of the lot. 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. 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. "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. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. 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. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Im past that. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. 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 ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. The World Championship will be our last one. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. 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 But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. That infuriating habit of every sentence. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this I'd say yer man shut up after that. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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