John Virgo Illness And Health Problems Update There had been rumours that John Virgo have gotten Parkinsons. Virgo, 76, has been integral to viewers ever since finishing his own professional career in 1994. Listen to his betters and thats just about everyone, especially Hendry. John Virgo has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and colleague Willie Thorne, who passed away on Wednesday aged 66. I'd say yer man shut up after that. I just feel it's a waste of a talent. The 75-year-old has become one of the 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. Its not my decision, I love the game and everything else. https://twitter.com/SHendry775/status/1 7364228096, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radzi_Chinyanganya. People on social media such as Facebook and Twitter have said Virgo has been disrespectful to the players as he said one player seems to drag the other player down etc. If someones in a spot of botherDennis is the best line-drawer in the business, if someones in a snooker. I think thats definite. I really like Ken. The commentator well known for his famous expression Wheres The Cueball Going was not available for BBCs coverage of both the World Championship and the UK Championship in 2020 due to self isolation and coronavirus reasons. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ICONIC Snooker commentator John Virgo has accepted the BBC's decision to replace him in 2023. By When did he start to become annoying? 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. However, the Telegraph claim that Virgo and Taylor have been granted 'a stay of execution to 2023' by the BBC. Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and lover arrested in Brighton Migrant blocked from deportation in 2020 went on to MURDER in horri Betty Boothroyd dead: 'No nonsense' first female House of Commons S Shamima Begum: UK's own terror watchdog to back Isis bride in her b UK food shortages: Ministers summon supermarket bosses for urgent t 59 migrants dead in 'inhumane' tragedy as packed boat sinks off Ita Met Office warns late winter blast to strike and send temperatures plummeting. But I understand, nothing lasts for ever, I understand that.. Maybe its a working-class attitude Ive been brought up with but theres b----- all I can do about it, so why get bothered? ". Doesnt matter about the black. Asked about Trumps comments, Virgo said: I still think weve got something to offer. "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. Speaking to the same publication, Virgo said he does not have "any bad feelings" towards the broadcaster over their decision. IMHO Virgo is a shite commentator who In all honesty is probably THE WORST commentator on ANY sport for stating the BLEEDING OBVIOUS. "Pipe down John Virgo mate come on do the British public a favour," said another. ES do this cos their feed runs late.. not an option for We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Along with his commentary work, Virgo hosted Big Break for 11 years alongside comedian Jim Davidson. WebSnooker 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. Who would want to hear the opinions of two well liked, engaging white men who know what they are talking about? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. What the hell is the number in brackets after their names? Im not going to go round on my hands and knees begging for a job. "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? FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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