"John was searching for a phrase to describe Ding's shortcomings as a player and explaining why he doesn't yet have what it takes to become a champion," an insider said. I'd say yer man shut up after that. He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. a fifth wrote. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. 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. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. But no, I understand. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. "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?". "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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 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 really like Ken. 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. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Why is this happening??? 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). In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. The 70 year old Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Jamie Micklethwaite. 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. Hes taken the red on here though!!. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. ". 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 wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" 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 former professional player said he would be trying something 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. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 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. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? 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If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Something went wrong, please try again later. I do like Ken Doherty's commentary but Virgo just never stops with the idiotic comments "Williams hasn't looked like missing anything you'd expect him to pot". John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. That infuriating habit of every sentence. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. 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. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 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 So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. Im past that. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. Does anyone remember? When did he start to become annoying? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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 JV was like a different person than this morning. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. For more stories like this,check our sport page. I think thats definite. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the GBNEWS. Doesnt matter about the black. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. IMG media managing director Graham Fry said John Virgo has been spoken to regarding the incident and he will continue to work during the course of the tournament. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. Not sure why it annoys me so much. "I'm past that. 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. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The World Championship will be our last one. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" 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. 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. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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