You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. But no, I understand. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. 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. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. I think thats definite. 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. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Let us know in the comments section. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. A top class snooker player but he should leave his heeper jeeper nonsense in the playground with the 6 year olds, its out of place in snooker commentary. 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. I think the best thing they could do is to try to make sure they always have a good mix of as many of them as possible. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. By Amy Johnson So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. 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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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. "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?". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. "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. 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]. "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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for 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.. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. When did he start to become annoying? Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. That infuriating habit of every sentence. I am almost sure it was him who, when some madlad in the crowd gor a bit enthusiastic and loud yesterday, said "Aye, I remember my first pint too". Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. GBNEWS. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' Doesnt matter about the black. JV was like a different person than this morning. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. 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 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. 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