WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. Why is this happening??? 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 It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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. "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. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. JV was like a different person than this morning. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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. 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". Although I think all players are the same arent they? "I'm past that. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. ", 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.. When did he start to become annoying? BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. I can't have any bad feelings. 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. 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. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. GBNEWS. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. 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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. 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. Need to understand. Yes we know John, stfu. 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. 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. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Anyone but Perry. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. I think thats definite. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. He also revealed his wish to revive Big Break - the snooker-based television game show which peaked at 13.9million viewers and took Question of Sport's prime-time slot. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Ha!Ha! 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. For more stories like this,check our sport page. "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. "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?". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Doesnt matter about the black. 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. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. 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. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. 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. a fifth wrote. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. By Anything confirmation of this? I really like Ken. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. 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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. 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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. 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. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 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