Les Dodd, who now runs a snooker club in Southport, was 18 when he first met Virgo, and would travel down in the late-1960s ...

This week's sad passing of John Virgo - a rival famous for his note-perfect impersonation of Higgins - evoked again the ...

At the height of his fame, the legendary player and broadcaster was secretly spiralling into a £200,000 gambling addiction ...

TRIBUTES have been paid to snooker legend John Virgo who has been described as “true gentleman of the game” by a Bradford world champion. Mr Virgo, who died at the age of 79, won the UK Championship ...

At the height of his fame, the legendary player and broadcaster was secretly spiralling into a £200,000 gambling addiction ...

Snooker legend John Virgo's widow Rosie and other professionals have paid tribute to the iconic Big Break host and BBC ...

Snooker legend John Virgo's sudden death has sent shockwaves through the sport and his widow, Rosie Ries, has led tributes to ...

The world of sports and television mourns John Virgo, who has passed away at the age of 79. A historic snooker champion, ...

John Virgo has died aged 79, with his wife Rosie Ries saying she 'can't imagine life without him' just days before their 16th wedding anniversary.

The Englishman became one of the sport’s best-loved commentators, best known for his trademark cry of ‘Where’s the cue ball ...

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

Virgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during his pomp before becoming a household name by co-presenting ‘Big ...