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"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. 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. ", 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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "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?". John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. 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. Im past that. When did he start to become annoying? "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The World Championship will be our last one. "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 Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Why is this happening??? Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. It's understandable. 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. 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". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. 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. 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 life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. 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 to the people watching on TV. "I'm past that. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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. 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. 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.. I think thats definite. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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. 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 Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. a fifth wrote. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? 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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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. 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 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. "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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. 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. I can't have any bad feelings. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Anything confirmation of this? With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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 I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. The 70 year old while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. 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. He is the best of the lot. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. 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. 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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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. 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. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? 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Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Need to understand. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Hes taken the red on here though. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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. 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