"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?". Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New 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 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. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. 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. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. 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. JV was like a different person than this morning. "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? ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. It was incredible. That infuriating habit of every sentence. ". John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. I can't have any bad feelings. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. "I'm past that. The 70 year old 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. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC "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. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. 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. 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Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. 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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. But no, I understand. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. The World Championship will be our last one. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. Im past that. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. ", 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.. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "The John Virgo drinking game. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM 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. 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. to the people watching on TV. ", 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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 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.. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. 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 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. 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. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 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. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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). 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it, yeah. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. For other inquiries, Contact Us. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. 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. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Let us know in the comments section. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. The 75-year-old has become one of the The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. How many of them have covered this tournament Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going? integral! 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