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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? WebJohn Virgo and Dennis Taylor are set to leave their posts as the BBC's main snooker commentators in a years' time, with the duo having gone through the highs and lows 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? The World Championship will be our last one. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Need to understand. 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. 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. It will be interesting to see how BBC handles the incident going forward into the next tournaments and if they renew their contract with John Virgo particularly after the ten year deal world snooker struck with Eurosport where Ronnie OSullivan and Jimmy White are regular commentators. Let us know in the comments section. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. GBNEWS. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 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. Ha!Ha! A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. "The John Virgo drinking game. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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. 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. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Yes we know John, stfu. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. When did he start to become annoying? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. "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.". 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. It was incredible. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. "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. 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). The 70 year old Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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 We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. By Amy Johnson 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 Something went wrong, please try again later. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. 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. Doesnt matter about the black. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. By a fifth wrote. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. WebFormer professional John Virgo, who made his name playing the game and as part of the BBC gameshow Big Break, is again on commentary duties. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ". My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. 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. I'd say yer man shut up after that. 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 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. 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've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. I really like Ken. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Press J to jump to the feed. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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 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. 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