"I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. I think thats definite. You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. By Amy Johnson Steve Edmonds goes behind the scenes at the Crucible and chats to legendary snooker commentator John Virgo in Sheffield. "I'm past that. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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 So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Not sure why it annoys me so much. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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. I think thats definite. 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. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this 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. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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 Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I'd say yer man shut up after that. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. But no, I understand. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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. 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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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 2023 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 think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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. 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. 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. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Press J to jump to the feed. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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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. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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". Snooker 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b******s all I can do about it, so why get bothered? He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? 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. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 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. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. 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). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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 To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. 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. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Why is this happening??? Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. It was incredible. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Virgo lives in Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. 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