This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. I think thats definite. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Yes we know John, stfu. 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. 2023 "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. 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 The 70 year old "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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 But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Something went wrong, please try again later. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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. "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? The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Does anyone remember? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Anyone but Perry. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. I'd say yer man shut up after that. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Something went wrong, please try again later. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Jamie Micklethwaite. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. 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. 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. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. 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. 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. Virgo lives in We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Anything confirmation of this? Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. a fifth wrote. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. The World Championship, played from 16 April-2 May, will likely represent the end of an era for two of the most significant commentators the sport has had, and Virgo says it will be hard to deal with when it comes around. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! The World Championship will be our last one. 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. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. The World Championship will be our last one. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Im past that. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. "I'm past that. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I can't have any bad feelings. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. 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. 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 dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. It was incredible. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 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. 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". 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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 "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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? WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. He is the best of the lot. 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 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. "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.". WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Not sure why it annoys me so much. For other inquiries, Contact Us. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. 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. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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). 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