Something went wrong, please try again later. I'd say yer man shut up after that. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. The 75-year-old has become one of the The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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 Amy Johnson Ha!Ha! But no, I understand. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. 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. Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Jamie Micklethwaite. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. It was incredible. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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 Yes we know John, stfu. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. 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 But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. That infuriating habit of every sentence. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? The World Championship will be our last one. Teenage sensation Bai Yulu sets record break at Women's World Snooker Championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Championship League Snooker as quiet schedule continues, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen attract huge crowds as they head to Hungary. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. I cant have any bad feelings. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. Not sure why it annoys me so much. Although I think all players are the same arent they? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. 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 Im past that. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. 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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. "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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? GBNEWS. 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. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. "I'm past that. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. 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WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I cant have any bad feelings. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Does anyone remember? ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 2023 To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. I think thats definite. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 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