If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. 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. A place for all things snooker related, including the latest news (but no match spoilers for current tournaments), tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. Something went wrong, please try again later. to the people watching on TV. 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 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. 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. My two main pet peeves of his that come to mind, When he says anything twice during a shot. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC had told him that this year's World Championship would be his last, along with Taylor. 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. The former UK champion first played at the Crucible in the first year the venue hosted the World Championship in 1977 and it is a venue filled with fond memories for him. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I do like Ken Doherty's commentary but Virgo just never stops with the idiotic comments "Williams hasn't looked like missing anything you'd expect him to pot". We replaced Question of Sport in their slot and the viewing figures were better than they had from the first day. The 70 year old commentator was heard sayingI wanted to watch a bit of racing this afternoon. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. Why is this happening??? The 70 year old WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). He thought his mic was off but unfortunately it was still on. The news has enraged fans though, with @pf4u tweeting: "Terrible decision, John Virgo is a legend. WebOn 27 April 2022, Virgo announced that he and his co-commentator Dennis Taylor had been axed by the BBC because they were too old for the current game play style, and that It's understandable. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But no, I understand. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. JV was like a different person than this morning. 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. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. Im past that. But for some in attendance at the Crucible and those watching at home, BBC man Virgo is talking them through the action. "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?". Although I think all players are the same arent they? 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. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New while @SimpletonOf sarcastically added: "Quite right BBC. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! 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 WebBut the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. 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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. 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