It's understandable. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. Need to understand. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. Along with Dennis apparently. 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. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson. WebJohn Virgo isn't commentating on the snooker, so how am I supposed to know WHERE THE CUE BALL'S GOING? "For the love of God can you shut John Virgo up!" "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Why is this happening??? The 75-year-old has become one of the However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. 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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. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Virgo lives in The World Championship, played from 16 April-2 May, will likely represent the end of an era for two of the most significant commentators the sport has had, and Virgo says it will be hard to deal with when it comes around. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. But now Virgo has revealed that both he and Taylor, 73, will be stepped down next year. 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. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. For more stories like this,check our sport page. 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. 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. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. I think Dennis Taylor has claimed that line now. 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. 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. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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 John Virgo gets in trouble by swearing live on air yesterday during Mark Selbys and Marco Fus 75 minute frame inthe world championships semi final. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. 19 comments 80% Upvoted This thread is archived Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! 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. Yes we know John, stfu. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Doesnt matter about the black. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 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. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter, formerly of the BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter, from 2013 until 2019, and a co-presenter for the ITV game show Cannonball since 2017. Virgo has no plans to retire anytime soon and still has a number of plans to keep busy, including commentating at the Seniors World Snooker Championship. The World Championship will be our last one. 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. With most of the BBC snooker commentators ageing, BBC doesnt really seem to be bringing new younger commentators it would seem. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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 "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. 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. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? "We were up against Blind Date and we were getting as many viewers. Not sure why it annoys me so much. That infuriating habit of every sentence. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. So I'll just get on with what I'm doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? 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