may have won a uk title, which was always ranked as one of the major tournaments. I'm sure that was his biggest win
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 20:27
by Sydney_Iron
He was one of those players that always seemed there abouts at the big, televised tournaments when snooker was drawing huge TV audiences but i can't recall him winning any of them? Came across as a real gentleman in the same vein as Ray Reardon.
Decent commentator and pundit on the game as well, will be missed, sad day for snooker.
RIP
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 20:17
by only1billybonds
Always good to see that he ever seemed to take himself to seriously.
RIP
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 20:07
by Takashi Miike
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 19:35
by Westham67
Better than that, Jester from Leicester dick head RIP John Virgo
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 19:26
by Tomshardware
Was sad to hear this, loved watching big break as a kid and always enjoyed his commentary.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 12:02
by Far Cough UKunt
RIP John Virgo
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 11:59
by Massive Attack
El Scorchio" wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026, 09:39
Shame. Loved his commentary and seemed like a good bloke
Likewise. Not a bad player, decent commentator, another genuine character gone. RIP and all that.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 11:27
by Eastside surge
“Where’s the coffin going” rip
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 11:07
by El Scorchio
Takashi Miike" wrote: ↑04 Feb 2026, 11:01
met him many years ago, nice bloke. rest in peace
Sort of bloke who would be fantastic to sit and have a drink with, I'd imagine. Full of great stories and an entertainer.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 11:01
by Takashi Miike
met him many years ago, nice bloke. rest in peace
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 10:06
by fraser
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 10:04
by One Sunny Day
Bit irritating on commentary but a nice bloke and one of the few people left in snooker with some personality. R.I.P.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 10:03
by fraser
Sad news, very likeable bloke a proper character.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 10:03
by Gary Strodders shank
RIP
A character
He helped snooker cross over to a more mainstream TV audience in the eighties with his impersonations of other players.snd trick shots.
He also loved a bet and a bird which cost him a lot of his wealth but nonetheless seemed to be a happy go lucky guy who enjoyed life and got to make a living from a sport he loved.
I life well lived despite a somewhat premature ending.at 79.
.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 09:56
by zico
Aw- sad, always remember his player impressions during the intervals. RIP JV.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 09:46
by Manuel
''John, can you explain the rules to the audience and those at home please'' John ''pot as many balls as you can''
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 09:43
by Mr Anon
It's only a gaaame so put up a real big fight, I'm gonna be snookering you tonight
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 09:40
by Manuel
Is there a gap...there's always a gap.
RIP.
Re: Virgo has potted his last black
Posted: 04 Feb 2026, 09:39
by El Scorchio
Shame. Loved his commentary and seemed like a good bloke