Yes we know John, stfu. I'd say yer man shut up after that. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Hes taken the red on here though!!. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. 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. "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? I can't have any bad feelings. I think thats definite. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. View our online Press Pack. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. When did he start to become annoying? Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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 We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. 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. 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That infuriating habit of every sentence. 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. "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. 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. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. 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. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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. Does anyone remember? 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 To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. It was incredible. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. Ha!Ha! Nick, Phil and guest presenter @GaryOnCue answered your latest emails and tweets, and had their say on the debate over World Championship location.https://t.co/9mjHsxwXQE. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "But no, I understand. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. 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 "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. By Amy Johnson 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. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. WebJohn Virgo, 70, caught swearing during BBC One's afternoon broadcast TV bosses have said Virgo will continue to work at the tournament Mark Selby and Marco Fu contesting Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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.. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. I cant have any bad feelings. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Although I think all players are the same arent they? https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Let us know in the comments section. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. 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. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New "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.". 2023 Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. The World Championship will be our last one. 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"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?". Why is John Virgo not at snooker? The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. I cant have any bad feelings. 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. 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). Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. to the people watching on TV. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. 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. 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. Although I think all players are the same arent they? John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. 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. 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. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. 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. 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