To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. 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. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. When did he start to become annoying? WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. 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. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? It was incredible. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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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. 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. JV was like a different person than this morning. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. 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. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. GBNEWS. The World Championship will be our last one. 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. ", 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.. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. I think thats definite. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Yes we know John, stfu. ". John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. By I can't have any bad feelings. Something went wrong, please try again later. For other inquiries, Contact Us. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC The 75-year-old has become one of the most iconic 'voices of snooker' since the 1980s and his catchphrase of 'where's the cue ball going' is one of the most famous in BBC sports commentary history. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Press J to jump to the feed. "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.". to the people watching on TV. I think thats definite. 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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. The World Championship will be our last one. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. 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". The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! Could this mean less inane chat than usual? Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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. 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 Taylor meanwhile, who famously beat Steve Davies to become world champion in 1985, had previously combined commentating and playing on the senior tour before hanging up his cue in 2021. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Let us know in the comments section. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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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. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. "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. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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? 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. ", 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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. "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?". John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Anything confirmation of this? I cant have any bad feelings. The former professional player said he would be trying something Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. 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. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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 His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Along with Dennis apparently. "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 is this happening??? 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