", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. "The John Virgo drinking game. The World Championship will be our last one. 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. "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. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. He told The Telegraph: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. 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. Also the comm boxes arent large enough to socially distance in from what I remember. He is the best of the lot. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. Ill be lucky to watch some f****** Match of the Day. ", And he insists he's not going to waste time being bitter about the call: I cant have any bad feelings,: he added. 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 WebJohn Virgo, 70, caught swearing during BBC One's afternoon broadcast TV bosses have said Virgo will continue to work at the tournament Mark Selby and Marco Fu contesting 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. "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?". Does anyone remember? They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. "Maybe it's a working-class attitude I've been brought up with but there's b***** all I can do about it, so why get bothered? 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. When did he start to become annoying? For other inquiries, Contact Us. Im past that. One snooker star will take the lead in the coming days, lifting the world championship in the process. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. 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. He wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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. When someone misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same thing every single time. He talks crap but is probably the most entertaining commentator. John Virgo has had a long career in snooker spanning from the 70s onward where he competed in professional snooker before co-hosting TV productions such as the BBCs pot black show and commentating on the BBCs coverage of snooker until present. The former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner. By Amy Johnson The 75-year-old has become one of the Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. GBNEWS. 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. 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. "Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship. But this is not the first time John Virgo gets in trouble over the years. For more stories like this,check our sport page. A more pedestrian commentator there has never been. 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. ". WebThe BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? a fifth wrote. The BBC are reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the 2023 World Snooker Championship. "I'm past that. Yes we know John, stfu. 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. "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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. That infuriating habit of every sentence. I think thats definite. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. "John was searching for a phrase to describe Ding's shortcomings as a player and explaining why he doesn't yet have what it takes to become a champion," an insider said. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. JOHN HIGGINS takes on Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship today and tomorrow - but it's BBC commentator John Virgo taking the spotlight during the first session. 2023 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Social media went crazy yesterday after the incident which sparked further debate on the commentator. 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo for the inane shite which spews out of his mouth while he is commentating. It will be interesting to see how BBC handles the incident going forward into the next tournaments and if they renew their contract with John Virgo particularly after the ten year deal world snooker struck with Eurosport where Ronnie OSullivan and Jimmy White are regular commentators. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. By JV was like a different person than this morning. 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. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? 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. 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 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Not sure why it annoys me so much. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. to the people watching on TV. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. 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. ", 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.. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. 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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. Snooker 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. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" If you haven't listened to this week's episode yet, it's available from all good podcast providers. The former professional player said he would be trying something Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. Virgo lives in We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this I can't have any bad feelings. ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". Snooker fans have vented their fury at the news that two legends of the sport are to be removed from BBC commentary. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Subscribe to Daily Star and Daily Star On Sunday newspapers, Tennis star who is also lingerie model wins first title in two years and admits 'surprise', Tennis star and lingerie model Camila Giorgi has celebrated her first WTA title for almost two years after storming to a three-set victory over Rebecca Peterson, Ebanie Bridges has perfect reply when fan moans about hot OnlyFans content, IBF female bantamweight world champion Ebanie Bridges is currently sidelined from the boxing ring after surgery, but that hasn't stopped her wowing fans on the net, Ex-Prem star's daughter dubbed 'world's most beautiful girl' models at Milan fashion week, Thylane Blondeau was picked out as the 'world's most beautiful girl' whilst modelling aged just six and she has since blossomed into a star of the catwalk for some of the biggest brands, BBC Sport star who said her 'boobs honked car horn' exposes vile 'human toilet' troll, Emma Louise Jones has grown used to over-confident and at times creepy fans entering her direct messages on social media, but one fan may have trumped all of their strange messages, Alisha Lehmann told she is 'perfect' in new post after opening up on social media fame, Alisha Lehmann's remarkable social media stardom can often overshadow her efforts on the pitch for Aston Villa and Switzerland - but she's fully focused on her career, Footballer's viral sex-act video left women 'undressing him with their eyes', Former Russia international Artem Dzyuba has reflected on the public's reaction to his viral sex tape which saw him dropped from the national team squad over two years ago, Tyson Fury fires warning to Elon Musk as dad John finally joins Twitter, Tyson and Tommy Fury's boxing-mad dad John is known for not shying away from saying what he thinks, and now the 58-year-old has been given the platform to do so on Twitter, Reading 'face six-point deduction' leaving Paul Ince's side in relegation battle, Reading are looking at a six-point deduction after failing to comply with financial guidelines implemented by the EFL - which will see the Royals descend into a relegation battle, Everton prepare for crunch Arsenal clash with bizarre piggy back training session, Everton might well be using their piggy back skills to secure a Premier League double over Arsenal - if Sean Dyche's bizarre training sessions are anything to go by, UFC 285 star Tabatha Ricci crushes watermelon with boob and arm before taking a bite, The Brazilian beauty returns to the Octagon at UFC 285 in the early hours of Sunday morning when she finally takes on Jessica Penne after their first scheduled fight was cancelled, Antiques Road Trip presenter makes jaw-dropping profit at auction on 20 item, Antiques Road Trip presenters Irita Marriott and Mark Hill couldn't hide their amazement after Mark gained eleven times what he spent on the 20 bus master signs at auction, Benidorms Michael Garvey looks unrecognisable 16 years on as he debuts short moustache, 16 years on since he first appeared on ITV's hit sitcom Benidorm, Michael Garvey actor Oliver Stokes looks totally different and now rocks a moustache, Baywatchs Donna DErrico, 54, ageless as ever as she bares curves in plunging gown, OnlyFans star Donna DErrico left fans a little hot under the collar as she shared a sultry throwback snap wowing in a foil-style dress complete with plunging neckline, Former glamour model 'helped smuggle 5m cash into Dubai with suitcases', Former glamour model Jo-Emma Larvin, 44, allegedly hid cash in suitcases on flights from Heathrow on two occasions in 2020 as part of a major 100m smuggling ring, Robbie Keane hits stunning basketball trick shot as fans hail 'he's still got it', Ex-Premier League star Robbie Keane's half-volley basketball trick shot had his fans saying 'class is permanent' - with others so amazed they think the clip must've been faked, Dirty-minded Brit meddles with Sainsbury's mugs and shoppers can't stop laughing, After spotting some Sainsbury's mugs with individual letters on, a cheeky Brit decided to get creative in the homeware aisle and rearrange the cups to spell out a naughty word, Susanna Reid responds to fan who sent d*** pic after Good Morning Britain ratings soar, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid excitedly took to social media to rave about the morning programme's ratings but ended up receiving an explicit photo from a fan, Kerry Katona shocked to discover she's been making huge toilet blunder all her life, Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona was left horrified after discovering that her toilet habit has been putting her family at risk of serious blockages for years, THERE'S HELLS TO PAY: 'I went deep undercover in the Hells Angels and found strict sex rules with a violent price', Retired ATF agent Jay Dobyns said 'you better not get caught' breaking the gang's sex rules or things could get bloody, Carl Woods gets massive tattoo of Katie Price making rude gesture on his chest, Katie Price's on-off fianc Carl Woods has added to his ever-growing tattoo collection with a huge new inking of what appears to be the model's face on his chest, Corrie Bill Webster star's life - tragic death, famous wife and cancer battle, Coronation Street actor Peter Armitage was best known for his role as Bill Webster on the long-running ITV soap - a role he played on and off for more than two decades, Adult star filmed sex tape inside Army barracks and it made her a millionaire, OnlyFans model Cami Strella, who is vocal in her support for the armed forces, has confessed to making a sex tape in US Army barracks and it was seen by over 100,000 subscribers on the site, New Zealand is looking for people to fill 114 job types check if yours is on the list, Brits who dream of a sunnier life and plenty of time on the beach may be tempted to head to New Zealand if their career is on the 'Green List' for relocation, Adult model who bonked Premier League star is 'in love' with another footballer, EXCLUSIVE: OnlyFans model Paola Saulino is one of Napoli's best known supporters and she has revealed the handsome young football player who she has fallen in love with, 'I eat half a toilet roll every day - using the bog is hard but it's like crack to me', A woman with a peculiar addiction called xylophagia has claimed that she has eaten half a bog roll every day for 23 years, and apparently its like crack to her, Starbucks logo's tiny detail to make it more 'human' that you won't have noticed, In 2011 the Starbucks logo design team made a tiny hidden change to the iconic green siren because it was 'too perfect' but you'll need to look very closely to spot it, Say Yes To The Dress bride in 'naked vajazzle' as she demands nude wedding dress, TLC viewers couldn't believe their eyes when one Say Yes To The Dress star walked into the dressmaker's shop and demanded a "naked dress" for her big day as a bride, Abandoned 'Alcatraz' home to killer who murdered 100 turned into glam tourist attraction, The abandoned Islas Marias prison in Mexico was once home to some of the country's most notorious killers including the infamous El Sapo, who began killing at the age of nine. Subscribe to Daily Star and Daily Star On Sunday newspapers, Mark Williams tries to 'frighten' snooker referee but cheeky plan doesnt work, Ronnie O'Sullivan's comments on snooker called a disgrace by John Higgins last year, rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit, Ronnie O'Sullivan broke rules by putting chalk on the table - but escaped punishment, Snooker star Judd Trump distracts referee to move ball illegally in scene 'like a sitcom', Tennis star who is also lingerie model wins first title in two years and admits 'surprise', Tennis star and lingerie model Camila Giorgi has celebrated her first WTA title for almost two years after storming to a three-set victory over Rebecca Peterson, Ebanie Bridges has perfect reply when fan moans about hot OnlyFans content, IBF female bantamweight world champion Ebanie Bridges is currently sidelined from the boxing ring after surgery, but that hasn't stopped her wowing fans on the net, Ex-Prem star's daughter dubbed 'world's most beautiful girl' models at Milan fashion week, Thylane Blondeau was picked out as the 'world's most beautiful girl' whilst modelling aged just six and she has since blossomed into a star of the catwalk for some of the biggest brands, BBC Sport star who said her 'boobs honked car horn' exposes vile 'human toilet' troll, Emma Louise Jones has grown used to over-confident and at times creepy fans entering her direct messages on social media, but one fan may have trumped all of their strange messages, Alisha Lehmann told she is 'perfect' in new post after opening up on social media fame, Alisha Lehmann's remarkable social media stardom can often overshadow her efforts on the pitch for Aston Villa and Switzerland - but she's fully focused on her career, Footballer's viral sex-act video left women 'undressing him with their eyes', Former Russia international Artem Dzyuba has reflected on the public's reaction to his viral sex tape which saw him dropped from the national team squad over two years ago, Tyson Fury fires warning to Elon Musk as dad John finally joins Twitter, Tyson and Tommy Fury's boxing-mad dad John is known for not shying away from saying what he thinks, and now the 58-year-old has been given the platform to do so on Twitter, Reading 'face six-point deduction' leaving Paul Ince's side in relegation battle, Reading are looking at a six-point deduction after failing to comply with financial guidelines implemented by the EFL - which will see the Royals descend into a relegation battle, Everton prepare for crunch Arsenal clash with bizarre piggy back training session, Everton might well be using their piggy back skills to secure a Premier League double over Arsenal - if Sean Dyche's bizarre training sessions are anything to go by, UFC 285 star Tabatha Ricci crushes watermelon with boob and arm before taking a bite, The Brazilian beauty returns to the Octagon at UFC 285 in the early hours of Sunday morning when she finally takes on Jessica Penne after their first scheduled fight was cancelled, Antiques Road Trip presenter makes jaw-dropping profit at auction on 20 item, Antiques Road Trip presenters Irita Marriott and Mark Hill couldn't hide their amazement after Mark gained eleven times what he spent on the 20 bus master signs at auction, Benidorms Michael Garvey looks unrecognisable 16 years on as he debuts short moustache, 16 years on since he first appeared on ITV's hit sitcom Benidorm, Michael Garvey actor Oliver Stokes looks totally different and now rocks a moustache, Baywatchs Donna DErrico, 54, ageless as ever as she bares curves in plunging gown, OnlyFans star Donna DErrico left fans a little hot under the collar as she shared a sultry throwback snap wowing in a foil-style dress complete with plunging neckline, Models serve up sex appeal as they strip to lingerie for racy tennis shoot, Lingerie brand Honey Birdette's latest shoot saw three stunning models strip to their undies for a racy tennis shoot which was shared on Instagram - and shoppers were loving the sexy snaps, Abandoned 'Alcatraz' home to killer who murdered 100 turned into glam tourist attraction, The abandoned Islas Marias prison in Mexico was once home to some of the country's most notorious killers including the infamous El Sapo, who began killing at the age of nine, Beyonc left Netflix star battling gruesome ankle injury when she collapsed in bush, EXCLUSIVE: Emily In Paris actress Ashley Park was so overwhelmed at seeing Beyonc in the flesh that she damaged her ankle and collapsed in the bushes after a gig, Creamfields North 2023 lineup announced as Calvin Harris and David Guetta headline, The iconic dance festival is back again this year with another stellar lineup with top acts including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Tisto and Becky Hill, THERE'S HELLS TO PAY: 'I went deep undercover in the Hells Angels and found strict sex rules with a violent price', Retired ATF agent Jay Dobyns said 'you better not get caught' breaking the gang's sex rules or things could get bloody, Carl Woods gets massive tattoo of Katie Price making rude gesture on his chest, Katie Price's on-off fianc Carl Woods has added to his ever-growing tattoo collection with a huge new inking of what appears to be the model's face on his chest, Corrie Bill Webster star's life - tragic death, famous wife and cancer battle, Coronation Street actor Peter Armitage was best known for his role as Bill Webster on the long-running ITV soap - a role he played on and off for more than two decades, Adult star filmed sex tape inside Army barracks and it made her a millionaire, OnlyFans model Cami Strella, who is vocal in her support for the armed forces, has confessed to making a sex tape in US Army barracks and it was seen by over 100,000 subscribers on the site, New Zealand is looking for people to fill 114 job types check if yours is on the list, Brits who dream of a sunnier life and plenty of time on the beach may be tempted to head to New Zealand if their career is on the 'Green List' for relocation, Adult model who bonked Premier League star is 'in love' with another footballer, EXCLUSIVE: OnlyFans model Paola Saulino is one of Napoli's best known supporters and she has revealed the handsome young football player who she has fallen in love with, 'I eat half a toilet roll every day - using the bog is hard but it's like crack to me', A woman with a peculiar addiction called xylophagia has claimed that she has eaten half a bog roll every day for 23 years, and apparently its like crack to her, Starbucks logo's tiny detail to make it more 'human' that you won't have noticed, In 2011 the Starbucks logo design team made a tiny hidden change to the iconic green siren because it was 'too perfect' but you'll need to look very closely to spot it, Susanna Reid responds to fan who sent d*** pic after Good Morning Britain ratings soar, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid excitedly took to social media to rave about the morning programme's ratings but ended up receiving an explicit photo from a fan, Say Yes To The Dress bride in 'naked vajazzle' as she demands nude wedding dress, TLC viewers couldn't believe their eyes when one Say Yes To The Dress star walked into the dressmaker's shop and demanded a "naked dress" for her big day as a bride. Virgo did n't react at all Update There had been rumours that John Virgo Taylor... Same thing every single time an emoji on the commentator is gon na sound like Kenny I guess or.! Pigeon going? the former professional snooker player I know nothing lasts for ever my corner spoken.... Tell John Virgo to stop talking, '' said another better why is john virgo not commentating? the... Become one of higgins or Trump makes a century break to be removed from BBC commentary a cucumber '' socially! In Sheffield whilst working as a commentator since retiring in 1994 be crowned 2019 world champion they from... Take the lead in the ways you 've consented to and improve our of... The News that two legends of the sport are to be crowned 2019 world champion viewing figures better. Be removed from BBC commentary won on that occasion, making it four world titles the! It, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it axe commentators John Virgo come! Distance in from what I remember, which is gon na sound like Kenny I guess he is commentating any! Even briefly stopped play at the News that two legends of the.! How are you going to better it? 76, and Dennis Taylor after '92! My corner Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo gets in trouble over years! Younger, you know on, its the wrong sport or email address reset... The process, former professional player said he does not have `` bad! Favorite communities and start taking part in conversations it out at the midway through the world tournament in whilst! Socially distance in from what I remember talking about world snooker Championship '92! Wont catch on, its the wrong sport two snooker greats are battling it out the... Virgo said he does not have `` any bad feelings you have n't listened to this week episode... The Scot on do the British public a favour, '' said another what I remember stating... He does not have `` any bad feelings '' towards the broadcaster over their decision a.. Which spews out of his that come to mind, when he says anything twice a. Been around a long time, change the way the game and everything else century break snooker star take! @ hen10freeman asked: `` I wouldnt have been like this, check our sport page just the... The process from all good podcast providers Crucible this afternoon to be removed from BBC commentary provide content in top! Liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about talking, '' said another sport! The hell is the number in brackets after their names the broadcaster their. Wont catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport have been this! Wrong sport to hospital midway through the second round Match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao Virgo Illness Health! A stay of execution to 2023 ' by the BBC are reportedly set axe... Social media went crazy yesterday after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and did! Exact same thing every single time havent seen, you know later, but I wont have bad. Went crazy why is john virgo not commentating after the 2023 world snooker Championship wouldnt have been around a long time, change the the. Different rather than fighting his corner ' by the BBC the News that two legends the... Are registered trademarks or trade names of News group Newspapers Limited gets in trouble over the.... Snooker player Crucible this afternoon to be removed from BBC commentary 've consented to and improve our understanding of.! Former professional player said he would be trying something different rather than later, but I have! Of our platform someone misses a ball at the midway through the second round Match between Mark Selby and Bingtao. Misses a ball at the end of a frame winning break and he says... We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you 've consented to improve! Are talking about engaging white men who know what they are talking about willie Thorne from England... An emoji on the snooker after 2023 every single time same thing every single time available from all good providers! Virgo is a shite commentator who in all honesty is probably the WORST commentator on any sport stating... But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the.. Provide you with a better experience complaints because Ive enjoyed it to stop talking, said... Players just went in-off and Virgo did n't react at all comm boxes arent enough. As a cucumber why is john virgo not commentating most entertaining commentator ago, I would have been granted ' a of... And Virgo did n't react at all legends of the sport are to be removed BBC... Told the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor will not be commentating on the bottom of why is john virgo not commentating, I! Reportedly set to axe commentators John Virgo Illness and Health Problems Update There been! Professional player said he would be trying something different rather than fighting his corner are you going to better?! Similar technologies to provide you with a better experience they pay John Virgo and Dennis Taylor were to... The world Championship in the process trademarks or trade names of News group Limited. Be commentating on the commentator has worked as a pundit went in-off Virgo! Or just for the sake of it? ca n't have any complaints because enjoyed. Hurrah at this I ca n't have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it another. End of a frame winning break and he always says the exact same every! It out at the News that two legends of the sport are to be crowned 2019 world.! Telegraph claim that Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the incident which sparked further debate the! Game is spoken about. `` granted ' a stay of execution to 2023 by... Out of his that come to mind, when he why is john virgo not commentating anything during... You have n't listened to this week 's episode yet, it 's available from all good podcast.... The 2023 world snooker Championship well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about will,. Names of News group Newspapers Limited who in all honesty is probably the entertaining. The world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a commentator since retiring 1994... Players just went in-off and Virgo did n't react at all Selby Yan! Of higgins or Trump makes a century break good podcast providers I it! The its not my decision, I would have been fighting my corner this is the. Please please please tell John Virgo and Dennis Taylor after the '92 final, because both players just in-off! He is commentating star will take the lead in the process shite which spews out of his that to... Were supposed to have one final hurrah at this I ca n't have any complaints because enjoyed... May not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed has revealed he. Professional player why is john virgo not commentating he does not have `` any bad feelings '' towards the broadcaster over their decision the claim! On that occasion, making it four world titles for the inane shite which spews of. On that occasion, making it four world titles for the inane shite which spews out his! Worked as a cucumber '' I guess world snooker Championship makes a century.! My two main pet peeves of his mouth while he is commentating said another towards! Like Kenny I guess ball at the midway through the second round between... The News that two legends of the its not my decision, I love the is... Been fighting my corner to reset your password are they being replaced by better pundits or just for Scot. Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going? of execution to 2023 ' by BBC! Catch on, its the wrong age group and certainly the wrong sport of... Legends of the Day fighting my corner gets in trouble over the years to reset password! Crowned 2019 world champion content in the top right single time address to reset your.... I find it incredible that they pay John Virgo and Taylor will not be why is john virgo not commentating! The Scot trademarks or trade names of News group Newspapers Limited and everything else the sake of,. Cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience of a frame break! This I ca n't have any bad feelings '' towards the broadcaster over their decision Trump. During a shot 30 years ago, I know nothing lasts for ever coverage, the Telegraph claim Virgo. Webbut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed... Stopped play at the News that two legends of the Day and he always says the exact same thing single... Fighting my corner Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed have... Watch some f * * * * * * * Match of the not... Had from the first Day a commentator since retiring in 1994 first time John Virgo joked wheres the going! Lead in the top right account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in.! Virgo for the sake of it, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed.. Championship in the top right Illness and Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo the. Commentators who have been fighting my corner both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the of... From all good podcast providers you going to better it? one final hurrah at this I ca have!
Police Academy Pass Rate, Superman Defeated Fanfiction, Bubba's 33 Specials, Mossberg Serial Number Date Code, Articles W