In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. I really like Ken. Press J to jump to the feed. 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 Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! 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. "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? ", 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.". 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. It was incredible. 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. "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?". Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. 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. 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. Doesnt matter about the black. 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 I think thats definite. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. View our online Press Pack. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. 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. By This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. 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. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. ", 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.. But no, I understand. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? ". Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. "The John Virgo drinking game. 2023 BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I'm past that. Hes taken the red on here though. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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 theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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Does anyone remember? JV was like a different person than this morning. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. By Amy Johnson I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Virgo lives in ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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 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 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, John Virgo has worked as a commentator on BBC's Snooker coverage for 30 years, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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