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 Press J to jump to the feed. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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 Why is John Virgo not at snooker? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Anything confirmation of this? John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. ", Virgo, whose playing career peaked in 1979 when he won the UK Championship, did conced that he could see the reasoning behind the BBC's decision: "I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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. 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! "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. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. "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.". When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Jamie Micklethwaite. Virgo lives in Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. 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. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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 WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "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. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. "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. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. 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. 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. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! I think thats definite. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? 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. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. But no, I understand. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Anyone but Perry. 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. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. The World Championship will be our last one. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Not sure why it annoys me so much. I'd say yer man shut up after that. 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. Yes we know John, stfu. 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. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM "I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. a fifth wrote. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. For more stories like this,check our sport page. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. The World Championship will be our last one. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "I'm past that. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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. 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 "But no, I understand. This issue where John Virgo gets in trouble might see BBC reveal their long term plan with coverage of the snooker. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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 He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. 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