Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The World Championship will be our last one. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But no, I understand. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. GBNEWS. 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 wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". The former professional player said he would be trying something "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. 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. 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 They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. It's understandable. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 2023 Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ", 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.. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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. 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 One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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. 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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? Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. 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). Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. 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 life-changing," Virgo added of the show. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. 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. 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. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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. 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. Ha!Ha! "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. 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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". Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. 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. Virgo lives in I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. Hes taken the red on here though. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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. 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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. I think thats definite. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. 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. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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 also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. 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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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Hes taken the red on here though!!. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. 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. 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. 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