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Take a drink every time he says inch perfect , take a shot every time he says wheres the cue ball going and down your drink every time he says TON UP! wrote one. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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.. Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. 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. 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. 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 Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. 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. The World Championship will be our last one. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. He said: "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]. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. The World Championship will be our last one. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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. 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. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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 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. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Something went wrong, please try again later. 2023 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 Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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". "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. "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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. I'd say yer man shut up after that. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? Could this mean less inane chat than usual? ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Something went wrong, please try again later. Let us know in the comments section. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Anyone but Perry. 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. Virgo lives in "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 really like Ken. 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. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it., MORE : Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, MORE : New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA. 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"I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. Why is this happening??? When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. I think thats definite. 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. 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. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Yes we know John, stfu. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. I cant have any bad feelings. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? 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 think thats definite. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. 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. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Press J to jump to the feed. 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. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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. By Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' Need to understand. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. I cant have any bad feelings. 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 to the people watching on TV. But no, I understand. Ha!Ha! 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. 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