why is john virgo not commentating

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Something went wrong, please try again later. Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. WebDennis Taylor and John Virgo have been leading voices of snooker for decades (Pictures: Getty) John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. I think thats definite. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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. 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. Yes we know John, stfu. The World Championship will be our last one. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different.. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. 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. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. Not my choice, theirs [the BBC]. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, John Virgo has worked as a commentator on BBC's Snooker coverage for 30 years, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Veteran BBC snooker commentator John Virgo, Virgo also presented Big Break on the BBC for more than a decade alongside comedian Jim Davidson, Kyren Wilson pranks Crucible crowd by pretending to go for pink while on 147 break, Neil Robertson sends Crucible crowd wild with his first-ever World Championship maximum. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. Im past that. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It was quickly ushered out of the arena through the players entrance, surprising defending champion Selby, who was returning to the arena at the time. 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. Doesnt matter about the black. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? I'm not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "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.". "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?". This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. 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". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I can't have any bad feelings. "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. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. WebICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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 IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. Im past that. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. Thorne, a stalwart of the sport for more than two decades, was diagnosed with leukaemia in March and was taken to hospital last week with dangerously low blood pressure. 2023 I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM But the snooker veteran hasn't always found it easy to beat Trump. Should sports commentators be released because of their age? Hes taken the red on here though. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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. 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. Best known for his commentary lines such as wheres the cueball going! ". You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle, Press J to jump to the feed. 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. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. WebI find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. 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. I think it was mentioned on the Snooker Scene podcast yesterday. 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. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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