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The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. It was incredible. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. 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Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. 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. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. GBNEWS. 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 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. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Hes taken the red on here though. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him and Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, expecting to be cut from the BBCs coverage. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. Erik ten Hag provides update on permanent move for Marcel Sabitzer, Brazil star Vitor Roque deals blow to Arsenals transfer hopes with Barcelona declaration, Brentford striker Ivan Toney set for ban after pleading guilty to multiple betting charges, Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals what Arsenal teammates told him after his blunder, Jose Mourinho shown red card for third time this season after shock Roma loss, Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. ", 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.". Along with Dennis apparently. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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"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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. By Amy Johnson ", 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. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. 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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Veteran BBC snooker commentator John Virgo, Virgo also presented Big Break on the BBC for more than a decade alongside comedian Jim Davidson, Kyren Wilson pranks Crucible crowd by pretending to go for pink while on 147 break, Neil Robertson sends Crucible crowd wild with his first-ever World Championship maximum. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. The World Championship will be our last one. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. I think thats definite. 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.. 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. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Doesnt matter about the black. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Yes we know John, stfu. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Anyone but Perry. Jamie Micklethwaite. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? 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. 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. 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. By 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. 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. "I'm past that. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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. But no, I understand. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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 news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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). 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 So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Anything confirmation of this? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. 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