Rip Thread

RIP Paul Sample a great artist.

 

RIP Alex Pretti - yet another needless murder.

 

Murder is a bit strong, I'd be more upset if a dog got run over.

 

RIP John Virgo

A huge talent both on and off the snooker table. Hope you find many 147 up there.

 

Aye, John Virgo. Seemed a likeable bloke with a cheeky sense of humour…

I do like watching a good game of snooker RIP John…

 

Once saw him do a demonstration at my local snooker club; lovely guy who did absolutely fantastic impersonations of some of his fellow players and some superb trick shots. RIP John, and thanks for the memories.

 

Agree - saw him at Walton Snooker Club by sheer chance once, joking with many onlookers. Seemed like a decent bloke, his impressions were good for breaking up the tension during tournaments i remember.

 

Sadly, no characters like that in today’s game. RIP. Andy

 

What about Hurricane Higgins? Is he still playing?

 

He died in 2010. Andy

 

Oh…

 

I bet he is still playing though!!

 

tis a shame, his commentary was top notch, the snooker is the only thing i watch on the BBC
Him, Hendry, Davis and the fella with the upside down glasses were excellent

he had been ill for a while, his throat was very swollen for the last couple of years

 

I used to watch it but the stars of today, while great players, are for the most part devoid of personality compared with those of Virgo's day.

 

agree ^ isn't this starting to be true of all sports, and possibly people in general? Deep down I think we all know the answer, I'm not saying I could sum it up in a sentence easily though.

 

Hendry goes to my gym. Keeps himself to himself mostly, but appreciates my sense of humour!

 

You are really at the top of your game today

 

So are you. Humour not your thang?

 

Quite saddened by JV’s passing. Absolute legend from my younger days when snooker clubs were still a thing and you don’t hear many people say a bad word about him. RIP x

 

Rip, many characters in snooker back then, even "interesting".