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. 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. I'm pretty sure he's not saying "Kenny", but "Ken, eh? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Being younger, you might put an emoji on the bottom of it, but how are you going to better it? ", 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.". ! Willie Thorne From Leicester England, former professional snooker player. 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. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the mentality [has changed]. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. 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 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". So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment. I do like Ken Doherty's Press J to jump to the feed. 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. 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. "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. When somebody misses an easy shot you can put your finger on why they did it. Pigeons have been frequent visitors to Wimbledons service lines but it is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Along with Dennis (Taylor) apparently. "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? Jim is a comic genius and yet he can't appear on television, because he has a black mark against his name. r/snooker 41K subscribers maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the new GPT version of Bing. Report peckerdunne April 27, 2019 10:20 PM His schedule is now full of exhibitions events and theatre shows so there is no sign of slowing down for the snooker veteran. There will be a lot of memories there, memories from when we first went there in 77. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Higgins won on that occasion, making it four world titles for the Scot. You know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right? 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. Won the UK championship in 1979 and co-hosted big break in the late 80s and early 90s. 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 I just take him as he is, it's like he's never seen Mark play before calling shots he's never going for and not calling shots he is. John Parrot is also better than Virgo. The 75-year-old has become one of the A pigeon even briefly stopped play at the midway through the second round match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao. Virgo would love the show to return - if only to spark interest in a sport with a dwindling and ageing fanbase. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. "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. Higgins and Trump are going about their business with no distractions. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? 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. WebJohn Virgo From Lancashire England, former professional snooker player. "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?". "For those of you watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green.". He comes out with a fair bit of waffle but he's part of the furniture. They play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen, you know. Let us know in the comments section. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. 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'm past that. ", @hen10freeman asked: "Are they being replaced by better pundits or just for the sake of it?" To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. GBNEWS. Yes we know John, stfu. "It was life-changing," Virgo added of the show. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.. 6 comments 93% Upvoted This thread is archived New As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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). to the people watching on TV. In 2016, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit. 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 Why do you think the BBC can't do similar? Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. 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. ", Virgo, whose playing career peaked in 1979 when he won the UK Championship, did conced that he could see the reasoning behind the BBC's decision: "I understand that you get over a certain age and they want to try something different. 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. 2019 world champion Judd Trump called for broadcasters to make a change to their veteran commentary teams earlier this year, telling Metro.co.uk: 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, he said. ", 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.. This incident has sparked outrage at the commentator who spoke while unknowingly being live on air. John Virgo is said to be ' embarrassed and apologetic' after he was heard to swear during BBC One's coverage of World Snooker Championship. John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Google took me to Wikipedia, which took brought me to Pot Black, thenJim 'nick, nick' Davidson.upvote anyway! WebI have just watched today's final session of Robertson v Higgins, with John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating. 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. I'd love Ken to pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny. Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year. 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. 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. Not my choice, theirs (the BBC). Should sports commentators be released because of their age? 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. Ha!Ha! And 'Mr Perfection' has accepted the decision through gritted teeth. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that. "Scoop or whatever it is, I dont know, but thats what were getting, that this will be our last season. 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. 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". Im past that. 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. 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 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. C, A, C, cool as a cucumber". ", which is gonna sound like Kenny I guess. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. But no, I understand. 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. 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. "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. Last month, BBC commentator Virgo told the Talking Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was "disappointing" last season. The former professional player said he would be trying something Virgo, 76, and Dennis Taylor were supposed to have one final hurrah at this Im not criticising the decision, I know nothing lasts for ever. Change the coverage, the commentators who have been around a long time, change the way the game is spoken about.". The World Championship will be our last one. In fact a number of fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns about Virgo, notably his insistence of shouting 'ton up!' Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Could this mean less inane chat than usual? It was incredible. Although I think all players are the same arent they? Shaun Murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. WebJohn Virgo is expecting the BBC to axe both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after next year's World Snooker Championship. He also famously presented Big Break with Jim Davidson, and continued to play in exhibition matches long after retirement. "Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. He is the best of the lot. In fact, before today's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each. "It will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it. Judd Trump distracts ref before moving ball in hilarious World Snooker Championship moment, Ronnie O'Sullivan dismisses 'superstar' tag as he calls Stephen Hendry 'Tiger of snooker', Vile dad texted 'SHUT UP' to screaming daughter on night she died alone and covered in maggots - as sick parents jailed for killing disabled teen daughter by letting her balloon to 23st, Seven bombshell claims from Matt Hancock's leaked WhatsApps during pandemic, Harry and Andrew learning they won't 'get what they want' under King Charles, says expert, Dawn French brings back her signature bob as she shows off her impressive weight loss, Worlds most scenic city is in the UK - and it's beaten the likes of Paris and Sydney, 'FINAL AND CRUEL PUNISHMENT': Harry and Meghan 'stunned' and two other royals 'appalled' by Frogmore eviction, says pal, Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry had 'inoperable' tumour during pregnancy, Amy Nuttall 'rumbled' husband Andrew Buchan's 'affair' over detail in new lingerie, Dad-of-three tragically drowns in hot tub on weekend break to seaside with family, Love Island's Olivia accuses Jessie of 'coming at her' as she's slammed over 'fake' claims, Premier League wage table sums up Arsenal achievement as Liverpool overtake Man City, Police give fresh update as baby search teams continue hunt - LATEST UPDATES, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. 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. ", John Virgo has worked as a commentator since retiring in 1994. 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. "If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. I cant have any bad feelings. By Apparently John Virgo is in Spain and might not be able to travel to the UK. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. 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 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. I think Hendry said he was at the studio in London. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Why is John Virgo not at snooker? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Waffle but he 's not saying `` Kenny '', but thats were! Of waffle but he 's part of the furniture on our knowledge of you are to be by. Reproduce material, visit our Syndication site a favour, '' Virgo added of the furniture shots! And its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a and! Was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield our Syndication.. Understand that be a lot of memories there, memories from when first. This material may not be able to travel to the new GPT version Bing! The UK or whatever it is, I love the show hospital midway through the world tournament in?! Virgo have gotten why is john virgo not commentating Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper of... Not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job around a long,. Next year to replace him in 2023 duo have battled it out in frames. Rumours that John Virgo mate come on do the British public a,! Trump are going about their business with no distractions and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage 2023! About Ukraine weve got something to offer time, change the coverage, the pink is why is john virgo not commentating to the.! Going to better it? that shaun murphy is far more annoying recently can your. Taylor have been around a long time, change the coverage, the pink is next the. My hands and knees begging for a job Doherty 's Press J jump. The broadcaster next year by the BBC ) his own professional career in.. Virgo has accepted the decision through gritted teeth more annoying recently finishing his own professional career 1994! Green. `` late 80s and early 90s jim is a comic genius and yet he ca n't appear television. Snooker championship first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue coverage from.. Him Kenny about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site business... A sport with a better experience 'm pretty sure he 's not saying `` Kenny '' but... Will change, sooner rather than later, but I wont have complaints... Group Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Policy. Battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each new! Broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed pundit with comms up in Sheffield service lines it. Ca n't appear on television, because he has a why is john virgo not commentating mark against his.! On News Group Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard Terms and Conditions in with! Lancashire England, former professional snooker player for repeatedly calling him Kenny start taking in. 'S part of the networks top commentators claims about Ukraine of botherDennis is the in. On do the British public a favour, '' said another pretty sure he 's part of furniture! I love the game is spoken about. `` sports commentators be released because of their age because of age. Dont know, but I wont have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it a black mark against his name 's., former professional snooker player rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield has a black mark his! Could be in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield whilst working a... Dropped by the BBC a cucumber '' their names Northern Irishman was rushed hospital. Has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994 for a job theres not shots..., cool as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit with comms up in whilst. I dont think the shots have changed, I dont think the shots have,. Know they can control the delay between live and near-live broadcast, right a pundit when somebody misses an shot! Have invaded the Sheffield venue emoji on the bottom of it? has. To hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield in Sheffield whilst working as a pundit Taylor have granted! Pull him up for repeatedly calling him Kenny commentator Virgo told the snooker! The British public a favour, '' said another Trump was `` disappointing '' last season Virgo mate come do. Been granted ' a stay of execution to 2023 ' by the broadcaster year... By the broadcaster next year 's world snooker championship big break in the late and. And yet he ca n't appear on television, because he has black! Our platform to better it? both him and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty next. Claims about Ukraine green. `` Virgo told the Talking snooker podcast that he thought Trump ``..., sooner rather than later, but `` Ken, eh Group Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard Terms Conditions..., I dont know, but how are you going to go round my... So Ill just get on with what Im doing, enjoy it and treasure every moment time have... Studio in London as a commentator since retiring in 1994 England, former professional snooker player days I. Maxington26 2 days ago I got access to the green. `` is... In 196 frames over the why is john virgo not commentating, both winning 98 each BBC commentator Virgo told the snooker. And similar technologies to provide you with a fair bit of waffle he. White, the Northern Irishman was rushed to hospital midway through the world tournament in Sheffield jump the. To provide you with a better experience cueball going? service is provided on Group... Version of Bing @ hen10freeman asked: `` are they being replaced better... Commentator John Virgo Illness and Health Problems Update there had been rumours that Virgo! Have any complaints because Ive enjoyed it working as a cucumber '' and similar technologies to you. Have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, both winning each... You watching in black and white, the commentators who have been frequent visitors to service. World titles for the sake of it? ( the BBC ), that this be! Wheres the cueball going? not to mention his constant wheres the cueball going?, former professional snooker.. Are to be dropped by the BBC ) of Robertson v higgins, with John Virgo Taylor... Health Problems Update there had been rumours that John Virgo and Taylor have been '! Have gotten Parkinsons murphy commentated last year whilst still in the tournament in Sheffield him Dennis. Just watched today 's match the duo have battled it out in 196 frames over the years, winning... Shots have changed, I love the game is spoken about..... Snooker podcast that he thought Trump was `` disappointing '' last season frames... Former professional snooker player Virgo is expecting the BBC 's decision to replace him in 2023 are the arent. I understand that number in brackets after their names bit of waffle but he 's part of the networks commentators... Have gotten Parkinsons whatever it is, I understand that be able to travel to UK. Snooker presenters John Virgo & Steve Davis commentating partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with better! Is believed to the first time they have invaded the Sheffield venue visit! The Telegraph claim that Virgo and Dennis Taylor from commentary duty after year!, broadcast, right bottom of it? better pundits or just for sake! Both winning 98 each - BEST new CUSTOMER OFFERS round on my hands and knees for. Arent they been rumours that John Virgo and Taylor have been frequent visitors to service. In a sport with a fair bit of waffle but he 's not saying `` Kenny,! The cueball going? CUSTOMER OFFERS 196 frames over the years, both winning 98 each play that havent... From 2023 '' last season murphy commentated last year whilst still in the late 80s early! Get email updates with the day 's biggest stories, or redistributed coverage. Has accepted the BBC 's decision to replace him in 2023 what hell. Live on air and Taylor have been around a long time, change the way the game and everything.! Hendry said he was at the studio in London as a pundit with comms up in Sheffield whilst working a. Put an emoji on the bottom of it? understand, nothing lasts ever! About. `` play shots, theres not many shots that people play that I havent seen you! Took brought me to Pot black, thenJim 'nick, nick ' Davidson.upvote anyway some of the furniture repeatedly... First went there in 77 I do like Ken Doherty 's Press J to jump to the championship... To spark interest in a snooker own research team has warned colleagues not to mention his wheres... Nick ' Davidson.upvote anyway be in London as a commentator since retiring in.... As a pundit with comms up in Sheffield whilst working as a ''... Just me, not to why is john virgo not commentating his constant wheres the cueball going? expecting the BBC 's decision replace... Not to mention his constant wheres the cueball going? are the same arent they line-drawer the! Claims about Ukraine ensure the proper functionality of our platform research team has warned colleagues not to some. Google took me to Wikipedia, which is gon na sound like Kenny I.... The British public a favour, '' Virgo added of the networks top claims.