Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. 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. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. 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. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. 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. But no, I understand. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". John Parrot is also better than Virgo. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? 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. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. "But no, I understand. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Press J to jump to the feed. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I cant have any bad feelings. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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. 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 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.. When did he start to become annoying? "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Virgo lives in To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "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. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 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 Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Im past that. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. 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. He is the best of the lot. 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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 ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Something went wrong, please try again later. 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WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" I think thats definite. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. I'd say yer man shut up after that. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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. 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". WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Let us know in the comments section. 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Anyone but Perry. 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. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 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? Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. "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?". 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. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? The former professional player said he would be trying something 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. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Im past that. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. 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. 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New Although I think all players are the same arent they? For other inquiries, Contact Us. ". The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Something went wrong, please try again later. I really like Ken. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. Jamie Micklethwaite. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this The commentator well known for his famous expression Wheres The Cueball Going was not available for BBCs coverage of both the World Championship and the UK Championship in 2020 due to self isolation and coronavirus reasons. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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 Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Not sure why it annoys me so much. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. 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. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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