"I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared to keep listening to John Virgo hollering 'ton up'," one tweeted. Hes taken the red on here though!!. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? I just feel it's a waste of a talent. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. WebJohn Virgo is probably one of the very worst commentators in any sport for my money, someone needs to tell him his job is to commentate, not opinionate at every given chance. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. It's understandable. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. 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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. WebFormer professional John Virgo, who made his name playing the game and as part of the BBC gameshow Big Break, is again on commentary duties. 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. BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. Anything confirmation of this? ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. JV was like a different person than this morning. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. Snooker legends John Virgo and Dennis Taylor to be axed by BBC in coverage shake-up. 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. 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 find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. GBNEWS. If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". "I'm past that. 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. Virgo, 75, and Taylor, 72, have been voices of snooker for decades, with Virgo first commentating on the game way back in 1985 and becoming a huge television star through the 90s thanks to gameshow Big Break. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. 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. But no, I understand. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? 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. 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. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on 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. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. Need to understand. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. 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. 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'd say yer man shut up after that. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC 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. "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". 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 Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. "Hes got tremendous cueing ability," said Virgo about Trump. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "But no, I understand. Yes we know John, stfu. So it will be hard, but as I say, nothing lasts forever, and Ill give it my best shot and that will be it. Does anyone remember? to the people watching on TV. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". 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