Off Topic RIP John Virgo

[Dave_39]

Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.

Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the 1979 UK Championship and four non-ranking titles.

He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, co-presenting snooker TV programme Big Break from 1991 to 2002.

Following his retirement in 1994, Virgo took up a full-time commentary position with the BBC.

He was a part of its coverage for last month's Masters.
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John Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.

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RIP JOHN "Where's the cue ball going ?"

 

[LD19SAFC]

Legend. RIP John

 

[Disco down under]

And just like that. A little part of my childhood in the 90s is gone. Loved big break, watched it weekly without fail as a small human.

 

[Mad Maxim]

Ah shame, RIP.

 

[Evil Jimmy Krankie]

RIP JV.

 

[LD19SAFC]

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[master-simpson]

Loved his impersonations of other snooker players.
RIP

Bart

 

[SAFCDRUM]

That's sad. Great commentator and seemed genuinely nice bloke. RIP.

 

[gelders pie]

A big component of snooker history. RIP

 

[mrs em]

Oh what a shame RIP John

 

[LBW]

Him & Jim Davidson were a great duo.
He wasnt a bad player either. RIP

 

[Whittylad]

Rip John Virgo. Good player great commentator.

 

[LAMackem]

A good lad.....RIP

 

[Snaggey]

A great player and commentator, and a funny bloke.

R.I.P. John Virgo

 

[WillD]

Rip John Virgo. Good player great commentator.

Him and Davison were great together they way they bounced jokes of each other as he played the straight man.

 

[Whittylad]

Him and Davison were great together they way the bounces jokes of each other as he played the straight man.

Absolutely used to love it.

 

[WillD]

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[Vincemac]

Rip