I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. By He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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 WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. a fifth wrote. 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. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. 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. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. For more stories like this,check our sport page. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. Something went wrong, please try again later. The former professional player said he would be trying something Although I think all players are the same arent they? ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Let us know in the comments section. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. I cant have any bad feelings. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Ha!Ha! Along with Dennis apparently. 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. 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 r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I can't have any bad feelings. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. 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. 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 But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. "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? John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. I think thats definite. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. 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. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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 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. The World Championship will be our last one. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? 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. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. It was incredible. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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 no, I understand. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' ", @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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? WebJohn Virgo, 70, caught swearing during BBC One's afternoon broadcast TV bosses have said Virgo will continue to work at the tournament Mark Selby and Marco Fu contesting Virgo lives in Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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 I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. View our online Press Pack. 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. ", 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.". ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. Im past that. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. 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. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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. ". 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". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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? "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. 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. He is the best of the lot. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. I really like Ken. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. GBNEWS. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. "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?". A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Anything confirmation of this? 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. 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. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Need to understand. That infuriating habit of every sentence. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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.

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