He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. 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 dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. "The John Virgo drinking game. "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?". Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. 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. ", 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.". "But no, I understand. 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on By Amy Johnson IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' 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. 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". I'd say yer man shut up after that. 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. 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.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. View our online Press Pack. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. 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. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? Anyone but Perry. 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. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. 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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. When did he start to become annoying? ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Something went wrong, please try again later. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Let us know in the comments section. Why is this happening??? "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. It's understandable. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Press J to jump to the feed. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. 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. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. GBNEWS. Although I think all players are the same arent they? With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Ha!Ha! 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. 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 By Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. The former professional player said he would be trying something "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. But no, I understand. "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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I really like Ken. Something went wrong, please try again later. "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.". 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. 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 But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. I cant have any bad feelings. The 75-year-old has become one of the I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. 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. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? The 70 year old whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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. 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 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. Virgo lives in 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". Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. 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 more pedestrian commentator there has never been. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. He is the best of the lot. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived 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. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. Hes taken the red on here though!!. That infuriating habit of every sentence. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Something went wrong, please try again later. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. Need to understand. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. I think thats definite. Anything confirmation of this? I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Yes we know John, stfu. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 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. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". 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. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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