The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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 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.". But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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 told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. 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. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Hes taken the red on here though. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. I can't have any bad feelings. "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?". I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Could this mean less inane chat than usual? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. WebAs good as a player as Morgan was, he always sounds like an angry, drunk Welshman in the booth-other than being from Wales I cannot see he has any reason to be there, or at the Seniors commentating. ". He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. Let us know in the comments section. Jamie Micklethwaite. Something went wrong, please try again later. a fifth wrote. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. 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. ", 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.". JV was like a different person than this morning. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. That infuriating habit of every sentence. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. I think thats definite. Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter, formerly of the BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter, from 2013 until 2019, and a co-presenter for the ITV game show Cannonball since 2017. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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". FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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 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's understandable. 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 His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. The 70 year old 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? WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. For more stories like this,check our sport page. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? "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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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 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. "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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. GBNEWS. ", 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. 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. 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. 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.. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. "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? Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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 I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. 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 Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. Something went wrong, please try again later. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. 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. ", 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.. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. "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 could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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