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Virgo has potted his last black

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Mr Anon
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RIP Virgo has potted his last black

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79, RIP
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Takashi Miike
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may have won a uk title, which was always ranked as one of the major tournaments. I'm sure that was his biggest win
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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.

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Always good to see that he  ever seemed to take himself to seriously.

RIP
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Better than that, Jester from Leicester dick head RIP John Virgo 
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Was sad to hear this,  loved watching big break as a kid and always enjoyed his commentary.  
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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. 
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“Where’s the coffin going” rip 
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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.
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met him many years ago, nice bloke. rest in peace
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Bit irritating on commentary but a nice bloke and one of the few people left in snooker with some personality. R.I.P.
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Sad news, very likeable bloke a proper character. 
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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.

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Aw- sad, always remember his player impressions during the intervals. RIP JV.
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''John, can you explain the rules to the audience and those at home please'' John ''pot as many balls as you can''
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It's only a gaaame so put up a real big fight, I'm gonna be snookering you tonight
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Is there a gap...there's always a gap.

RIP.
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Shame. Loved his commentary and seemed like a good bloke
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Where's the cue ball going.......
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79, not bad, forces a snooker
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