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", He also told the Telegraph: I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different., A BBC spokesman told GB News: The BBC are delighted to have John and Dennis as part of our snooker team and no decisions have been made past 2023 on what the wider team will look like.. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. That infuriating habit of every sentence. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". 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. 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. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. 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. 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. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. Hes taken the red on here though!!. 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. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? "I'm past that. 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 Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. Why is this happening??? Something went wrong, please try again later. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. Erik ten Hag provides update on permanent move for Marcel Sabitzer, Brazil star Vitor Roque deals blow to Arsenals transfer hopes with Barcelona declaration, Brentford striker Ivan Toney set for ban after pleading guilty to multiple betting charges, Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals what Arsenal teammates told him after his blunder, Jose Mourinho shown red card for third time this season after shock Roma loss, Judd Trump: The World Snooker Championship needs to move on from the Crucible, New tour card structure for 2022-23 snooker season announced by WST and WPBSA, Do not sell or share my personal information. I cant have any bad feelings. ". The show propelled Virgo and his co-host Jim Davidson into the limelight and the pair performed pantomime together for eight years. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. "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. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. "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 were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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. View our online Press Pack. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. Although I think all players are the same arent they? ", A BBC Spokesperson said: "The BBC are delighted to have John and Dennis as part of our snooker team and no decisions have been made past 2023 on what the wider team will look like.". He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. 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. Yes we know John, stfu. 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 The former professional player said he would be trying something ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. "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?". 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. 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. By Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? I really like Ken. Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. He also revealed his wish to revive Big Break - the snooker-based television game show which peaked at 13.9million viewers and took Question of Sport's prime-time slot. Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship, he said. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. JV was like a different person than this morning. I've really liked how many of them have covered this tournament. I cant have any bad feelings. 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 thats definite. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. The 75-year-old has become one of the I just feel it's a waste of a talent. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. "But no, I understand. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Not sure why it annoys me so much. On Trumps comments, Virgo added: "I still think weve got something to offer. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Advertisement Where does John Virgo live now? When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Im past that. WebAs good as a player as Morgan was, he always sounds like an angry, drunk Welshman in the booth-other than being from Wales I cannot see he has any reason to be there, or at the Seniors 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. I enjoyed Jack Losowski yesterday too. 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. WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. John Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Previously he presented Wild on CBBC and was also the host of Match of the Day Kickabout from 2013 until 2014, when Ben Shires took over. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Why is John Virgo not at snooker? He appeared as a celebrity contestant on the short-lived Saturday night BBC light entertainment show Full Swing in 1996, however, he did not make the final. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. The former snooker player acknowledges the BBC's desire for fresh faces and younger voices. Ha!Ha! Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM 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? I think thats definite. 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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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. 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. 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