WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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? whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" By Im past that. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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 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. "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]. Something went wrong, please try again later. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 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. Hes taken the red on here though. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. 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 I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But no, I understand. 2023 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. "I'm past that. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. I think thats definite. 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. He is the best of the lot. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? 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. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. 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"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? Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. ", 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.. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. "The John Virgo drinking game. Anything confirmation of this? 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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.. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Anyone but Perry. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. I can't have any bad feelings. 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 cant have any bad feelings. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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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If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. 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. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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". So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. It's understandable. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Why is this happening??? "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. 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 You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. ". Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. ", 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.". Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. 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. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. The World Championship will be our last one. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. 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 "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for a fifth wrote. Jamie Micklethwaite. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. 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