"For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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. 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. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? The former professional player said he would be trying something He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. 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 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. Im past that. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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 Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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 cant have any bad feelings. Not sure why it annoys me so much. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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". 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. ". When did he start to become annoying? I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. "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.". If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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 this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. to the people watching on TV. 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. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. 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. That infuriating habit of every sentence. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Let us know in the comments section. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. 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'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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 Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. I really like Ken. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. The 75-year-old has become one of the Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Virgo lives in The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. For more stories like this,check our sport page. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. "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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? The 70 year old Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Anyone but Perry. 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. 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"Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "I'm past that. 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 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. 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. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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. "But no, I understand. 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. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. It's understandable. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. ", 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. 2023 The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. 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. 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Anything confirmation of this? 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