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. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. Let us know in the comments section. By Amy Johnson 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. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Anything confirmation of this? 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. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something 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 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 a fifth wrote. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". 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. "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? ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 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. 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. I really like Ken. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. "I'm past that. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. The 70 year old I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Although I think all players are the same arent they? But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Along with Dennis apparently. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I cant have any bad feelings. 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 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. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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 Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. It was incredible. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. He is the best of the lot. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. 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, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this JV was like a different person than this morning. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Judd Trump has risked reigniting a spat with popular BBC commentator John Virgo by claiming the veteran pundit does not do enough homework on the current crop of players or what happens outside the broadcasters three televised marquee tournaments. Anyone but Perry. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Im past that. ", 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.". WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "The John Virgo drinking game. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Yes we know John, stfu. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Something went wrong, please try again later. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. The former UK champion first played at the Crucible in the first year the venue hosted the World Championship in 1977 and it is a venue filled with fond memories for him. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? to the people watching on TV. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Need to understand. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. Hes taken the red on here though!!. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Im past that. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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 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? I'd say yer man shut up after that. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. 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. And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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 "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Virgo lives in 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Why is this happening??? Could this mean less inane chat than usual? 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. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. The World Championship will be our last one. Previously he presented Wild on CBBC and was also the host of Match of the Day Kickabout from 2013 until 2014, when Ben Shires took over. 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