They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. This year's snooker world championships at the Crucible have been eventful for play on and off the table. "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.". 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". 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. But it appears his running commentary isn't for everyone. 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. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Hopefully the COVID restrictions will mean no earpieces and commentators not straining to make the audience laugh. "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," he told The Telegraph. JV was like a different person than this morning. Something went wrong, please try again later. The two snooker greats are battling for the 2019 championship in a repeat of the 2011 final at the Crucible. As John Virgo gets in trouble over swearing live on TV, he has come out and said he is highly embarrassed and apologetic for his comments. It was definitely after the '92 final, because both players just went in-off and Virgo didn't react at all. 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. Im past that. "Please please please tell John Virgo to stop talking," one said. 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BBC is making a grave miscalculation here and obviously have not consulted the fans of the sport here. The two snooker greats are battling it out at the Crucible this afternoon to be crowned 2019 world champion. He acts as a pundit and a comm though and that doesn't state which. 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. Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "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. "I think theyre probably looking for people who are more in touch with the modern day player. WebJohn Virgo exclusive interview: 'He wasn't everyone's cup of tea but Jim Davidson is still my mate' Virgo reflects on his unlikely friendship and the state of snooker as he nears the ", A BBC Spokesperson said: "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.". WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. 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. Fox News own research team has warned colleagues not to trust some of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine. Back in September, Virgo revealed that the BBC So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. WebCommentating will come from London similar to how Eurosport have done it for years. 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. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? The World Championship will be our last one. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". Thats the decision theyre making, so yeah, I havent really felt it at the moment but I probably will do come the World Championship, he said. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. whenever one of Higgins or Trump makes a century break. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. 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. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. Looks like the BBC could have a commentator shortage with 2 commentators in the tournament. "I wouldn't have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner," Virgo said. 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. "The John Virgo drinking game. ". Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? I can't have any bad feelings. BBC pundit John Virgo joked wheres the pigeon going?. But the 76-year-old has revealed both he and Taylor will not be commentating on the snooker after 2023. Why is this happening??? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I cant have any bad feelings. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? 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. He said: "I wouldnt have been like this 30 years ago, I would have been fighting my corner. Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. 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 In touch with the modern day player Im not criticising the decision through teeth!, the commentators who have been fighting my corner, '' he told the Telegraph restrictions will no... 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