John Virgo
@jvofficialjv
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Commentator & Ex Professional Snooker Player. 1979 UK Championship Winner. Co Presenter of Multi Award Winning Big Break. https://t.co/uwdJB6kOHH
Joined September 2012
Lost my friend today, hard to think I won’t see him again. Gutted. RIP Willie.
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Congrats to The Rocket @ronnieo147 I Raised the question in commentary tonight. Is or has there ever been a more talented sportsman? #Masters #Snooker.
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Sad news. Ray Reardon passed away last night, it was a honour to have known him, a true great of our game RIP.
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Fantastic night for Ronnie @ronnieo147 Judd @judd147t will be back for certain. Great 17 days for snooker #bbcsnooker #snookerworldchampionship2022.
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Morning everyone, great win for Ronnie.Without doubt the best ever, most talented sportsman in the world today. He can beat Stephen’s record if he puts his mind to it. M’nwhile let’s savour the memory of a great Championship, & worthy winner.Hope to see you at next years event JV.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan is one of the greatest sportsman of all time. He has kept snooker in the public eye for decades. We should cherish and honour the moments he gives us . Vote Ronnie! #SPOTY.
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Sports Personality of the Year, tonight. Come on you snooker lovers, vote for the 7 times Champion of the World and the greatest player ever. The Rocket, Ronnie O’Sullivan @ronnieo147 . 👍 #SPOTY Where’s the trophy going? 😉.
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Big thanks to everyone for your kind comments. Hopefully we can get back to normal soon, take care snooker lovers #bbcsnooker #worldsnookerchampionship #SnookerWorldChamps #Snookerworldchampionships.
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Yes. Six time World Snooker Champion. Ronnie O’Sullivan. What a talent. #bbcsnooker #RonnieOSullivan #WorldSnookerChampionship2020 #snooker #snookerworldchampionship.
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John Virgo has spent most of his life trying to figure out where the balls are going. #snooker #ilovesnooker @jvofficialjv
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Very sad news Terry Griffiths has died. It was 45 years ago when we played in the UK final, a lovely man who will be missed. My deepest sympathy to Annette and the boys.
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One of Ronnie's best ever victories, don't you just love Snooker.
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The King of the Crucible @SHendry775 is BACK. I always thought he retired too early. Will certainly add a bit of spice to the new season. Brave decision after what he has achieved, wish him nothing but the best. #StephenHendry #kingofthecrucible.
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Another outstanding performance from The Rocket @ronnieo147 . 30 years on and still at the top of the game. Amazing.
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Thanks for all the nice words. Strange world at the moment, I am missing being there, but what a great tournament its been. #SnookerWorldChamps #snookerworldchampionship #snooker.
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Good morning all, lovely day here in Sheffield. Well we have the final pairing, not many would have predicted the two contenders, but that won’t stop it from being an intriguing match. Kyren is the bookies favourite understandably but I think you write off Jones at your peril.🏆.
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Great performance from Mark Selby, up there now with the greats of the game #WorldSnookerChampionship.
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WHAT A MATCH!, 4-0 down and winning 5-4 amazing result for THE WHIRLWIND @jimmywhite147 . Unlucky Ken @kendoherty1997.
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Loving the snooker, Higgins break one of the best ever seen at the Crucible. What a match 👍 #snookerworldchampionship #snooker.
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What a finish from the Rocket. I don’t like the miss rule either. Commiserations to Antony McGill, so unlucky #worldsnookerchampionship #Snookerworldchampionships #ronnie #cueaction.
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Well done Mark Allen @pistol147. 40 years since the Hurricane won. Congrats Northern Ireland #masterssnooker.
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Ready for commentary with Stephen Hendry, aka 7 times #kingofthecrucible #SnookerWorldChampionship #WorldSnookerChampionship #crucible #snooker
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Ronnie looks good and I think Mark Allen has the edge in his game with John Higgins. I hope everyone is enjoying it, quarterfinals start tomorrow. Who’s your favourite to lift the title? #WorldSnookerChampionship #snooker #BBCSnooker #crucible.
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Jimmy White @jimmywhite147 , Rolling back the years in the World Seniors at the Crucible. Final tonight 7pm, BBC red button. Definitely worth a watch #bbcsport #bbcsnooker #worldchampionshipsnooker #SeniorsSnooker.
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Great to be back at the Crucible. Be fantastic if Ronnie @ronnieo147 could get his eighth title. Mark Allen @pistol147 and Mark Williams @markwil147 rate big dangers. Enjoy x #WorldSnookerChampionship #crucible.
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Just heard the sad news that New Zealand snooker champion Dene O’Kane has passed away. Lovely man and did a great job keeping snooker alive in his country, practiced with him a lot when he was in the UK. Good player and friend. RIP.
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Amazing! Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White first qualifying match in the @BetfredSnooker World Championship. It will be shown live on @Eurosport_UK April 6th at 7-30pm, who do you think will win? #JimmyWhite #stephenhendry #worldsnooker.
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Really looking forward to the last session with Ronnie & Mark hard to pick the winner #wheresthecueballgoing?.
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Terrible news about my friend Willie Thorne, @TheWillieThorne my thoughts and prayers are with you buddy. Stay Strong.
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Fantastic performance from Judd @judd147t It’s great for snooker. Dawn of a new era, could see a lot more naughty snooker from other players. Spare a thought for John Higgins. His third world final runner up. John is a true legend & will go down as one of the greats of the game.
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Just got back from the @WorldSeniors @ROKiTPhonesUK Masters at @crucibletheatre. A brilliant tournament. A pleasure & privilege to commentate on some of the greatest players the game has seen. Congratulations to @jimmywhite147. A true legend and the best friend anyone can have.
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Thanks for all the nice comments, about the Masters. Pleased to say that I will be in #Sheffield, and also commentating on the Welsh Open in #Cardiff at the end of February. Hopefully see you there
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Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year. Where’s the year’s going?. Looking forward to the 900 at Epsom racecourse 30th December - see you there
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Missing out on the World Seniors, at the Crucible. Will be watching it on @BBCiPlayer Can The Whirlwind @jimmywhite147 defend his title, or can @SHendry775 prove he is the king of the Crucible #snooker @crucibletheatre #worldseniors.
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Seems like Jimmy getting the vote. Personally I’m finding it hard to pick a winner. Both players have done so much for the game, I hope they both play well, and its a great advert for snooker. I’ll be watching.
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Great win for @kendoherty1997 Ken, having a drink with him and @jimmywhite147 Jimmy in the hotel. He's over the moon, just about to have a drink out of the cup
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Many congratulations to @LukeTheNuke180 Luke Littler. A fantastic player and a great ambassador for darts. As with snooker, they are now saying it isn’t a sport!! Who cares? The #WorldDartsChampionship was a brilliant tournament. Were we not entertained? Well played young man🙌.
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I’m on the King of the Crucible @SHendry775 Stephen Hendry’s podcast at 5pm tonight it’s on his YouTube channel. Where’s the podcast going? .
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The perfect Xmas surprise. A personalised message from me 😀🎄🎁
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Great win for the Whirlwind @jimmywhite147. Still producing the goods. Wish I was in York to commentate on his next match. I will be watching though, and rooting for him. Go Jimmy Go.
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Really looking forward to the first session tonight of the @ronnieo147 V @markjesterselby semi final. Was impressed with both players in their last match, a good start could be the key. #worldsnookerchampionship #SnookerWorldChamps #snooker.
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WHERE’S THE TROPHY GOING???……. It’s coming home #ThreeLions #Euro2020Final #EuroFinal #EnglandvsItaly.
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Very sad to hear of the passing of one of the Man Utd greats. The King, Denis Law. What a player. RIP.
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Very sad to hear of the passing of Peter Alliss. The doyen of sports commentary. My deepest sympathies to his wife Jackie and the Alliss family.
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Great win for Lesowski, it always promised to be the match of the first round. Feel for Ding, gave it everything. Going to the com box now, best seat in the house for @ronnieo147 Ronnie O’Sullivan Vs Jackson Page 💥#WorldSnookerChampionship #crucible.
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Thanks #coronationstreet fans for the tweets but I can confirm that I am NOT currently in The Rovers on @itvcorrie
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Not many of us would have predicted this Semi Final lineup, but I have to say, the four players remaining have played the best snooker, simple as that. Hard to pick a winner, I think it should be 3-1 each player it looks that open. #WorldSnookerChampionship #bbcsnooker #crucible.
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Qtr’s start today. I’m working on O’Sullivan v Bingham. The pick of the matches has to be Wilson v Higgins, what a clearance by John to beat Mark Allen. The class of ‘92 never cease to amaze. #WorldSnookerChampionship #bbcsnooker #crucible.
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Loving the snooker. Don't rule out Gary Wilson. What a fairy tale that would be. First met him aged 8 when he was on Junior Big Break, he has impressed very much don't rule him out. #snookerworldchampionship.
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Ronnie back in action this morning, I will be on the other match Murphy v Maguire, really looking forward to it #WorldSnookerChampionship #Snooker #crucible.
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Disappointed, we had tremendous talent on the bench didn’t use them. Too negative for me, playing at home and they have 65% possession, says it all. We have the players, roll on Qatar #wherestheworldcupgoing?.
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What a match we had in the World Seniors this afternoon. @jimmywhite147 was 0-2 down to Andrew Norman, produced some great snooker and lots of grit, to turn it around and make the quarter finals. Remember you can watch it live on @Channel5Sport Its been brilliant so far, enjoy.
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Great performance from the Whirlwind, beating the boy from Brazil. Can he retain his title? The final is on the Red Button, starts 7-00pm tonight.
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Well played Kyren - proved to strong for Dave Gilbert. Who will be his opponent in the final?? Jak Jones has the edge at the moment but Stuart won’t be giving up without a fight. Tense session in store tonight. Love these matches, enjoy ☺️. #WorldSnookerChampionship #snooker.
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Should be a great final tonight @WorldSeniors Jimmy looks in good form, but Ken is always a tough nut to crack. Good luck guys, hope Snooker’s the winner @kendoherty1997 @jimmywhite147 #snooker.
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What an amazing first day, Luca Brecel must have had a sleepless night, wondering how he lost. Credit to Dave Gilbert for hanging on in there. The Crucible Curse, struck again!!! #WorldSnookerChampionship #crucible #sheffield.
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Scrappy 1st session, maybe a hangover from yesterday. Kyren will be very disappointed, Ronnie won’t be happy but the score line should cheer him up. Long way to go, big session for Wilson tonight #Snookerworldchampionships #worldsnookerchampionship #RonnieOSullivan #kyrenwilson.
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👍 Hayley Turner @Hayleyturner123 was over the other night. Loves the snooker and that Where’s the cue ball going?, hat looks really good 😊. #WorldSnookerChampionship #snooker #wheresthecueballgoing
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Really looking forward to the football tonight. Italy look a very strong team, but we have the better players. The talent we have on the bench is amazing. Hope the tactics Gareth implements work as they have done so far. Get behind the lads in every sporting way possible, enjoy.
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Jimmy White @jimmywhite147 sent this picture, sorry I wasn’t there. Where’s the trophy going??
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Good morning snooker fans, last day is upon us. Wilson has the upper hand thanks to a fantastic start to the match. Jones was much better in the second session and proved to me he’s not out of this. 1/3 #WorldSnookerChampionship #snooker #SnookerWorldChampionship.
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Just finished Trump v Ford - Judd looking very relaxed and will be happy with his game. On the Allen v Higgins game this afternoon, real heavyweight contest this one. The winner will have high hopes for the rest of the tournament, should be a cracker #WorldSnookerChampionship.
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So sad to hear the news about Sir Bobby Charlton. The best English footballer ever. Was lucky to have spent time with him, absolute gentleman RIP.
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Two fantastic sessions yesterday, they all looked in great form. I’m working this afternoon on the second session of Bingham v Jones and for the first time working with @nr147 Neil Robertson. #worldsnookerchampionship #Snooker #crucible.
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A reminder that the World Seniors Championship @WorldSeniors starts on the 8th May at the Crucible and its live on Channel Five. The Whirlwind defending his title @jimmywhite147 #WorldSnookerChampionship #worldseniors #snooker #crucible.
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Good win for John Higgins last night, sets up the tie of the second round against Mark Allen. Working this afternoon, tournament just beginning to warm up. #WorldSnookerChampionship #snooker #crucible.
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2nd November is when my new book is out. #saygoodnightjv Foreword by my good friend and genius @jimmywhite147
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Great win for the team in the Ryder Cup. Proud to be European 💥 #RyderCup2023 #RyderCupEurope.
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I will be working on the second session this morning, it’s a big one. The two favourites Ronnie and Judd makes us realise that there are no pushovers. Exciting days play in prospect, enjoy! #BBCSnooker #snooker #SnookerWorldChampionship #crucible
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Quarterfinals day at the Crucible in the World Seniors Championship. Some good matches in prospect. The Whirlwind @jimmywhite147 up against the Brazilian Igor Figeriedo. Live on @channel5_tv at 12 noon Enjoy 😊#SeniorsSnooker #wheresthecueballgoing.
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I’d like to thank everyone for their support at the @EdenDoraTrust charity dinner for the @WorldSeniors Masters in Sheffield on Wednesday. Rosie and I had a wonderful time!’ ?!! Xx
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Good matches today, a few unexpected results. The Williams V Si match could go either way. Ronnie starts out tomorrow. #WorldSnookerChampionship.
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Sad day, Lester Piggott, no longer with us. Never forget his ride on Royal Academy at the Breeders Cup. RIP the greatest 🏇.
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Watching the Crucible Classic on BBC 2. The directive at the time was let the pictures do the talking. Which one do you prefer, that or the modern way ?.
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Very sad to hear of the passing of Mike Watterson, the man responsible for taking the World Snooker Championship to the @crucibletheatre RIP Mike.
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Feeling for Rory this morning, best I’ve seen him putt until the last few holes. I’m sure he’ll bounce back and I’ll be on him for the next major at Royal Troon 👍.
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Missing not being there, but its getting very exciting. What a great game between Wilson & McGill. Name the winner. #worldsnookerchampionship #snookerworldchampionship #SnookerWorldChamps.
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Just finished the first session of the Bingham Wilson match. How did Stuart miss that black? Makes it very interesting for tonight #WorldSnookerChampionship #crucible.
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Can't believe it's 40 years since I won it. Where have the years gone, enjoyed it though 👍 #snooker #ukchampionship.
@jvofficialjv Made up your there. Your commentary is top notch. Exciting.
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Very sad to hear of the passing of Chester Barnes, one of the funniest men I ever met. Deepest sympathy to the family RIP.
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Guess who’s doing a book signing At @WstoneSheffield Waterstones in Orchard Square on Saturday. I’m looking forward to seeing you there #saygoodnightjv
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