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John Virgo dies

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He use to annoy me at times with his constant talking over matches but was a character of the game and done some great impressions of one or two players from the past such as Ray Reardon.

R.I.P John

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/art ... q4kkpedw4o
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He made the fundamental mistake of chasing his losses and borrowed to do so.

Nice character but a fool to himself.


He should have followed my tips :thumbup: :lol:

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Onelife wrote: 04 Feb 2026, 16:41
He made the fundamental mistake of chasing his losses and borrowed to do so.

Nice character but a fool to himself.


He should have followed my tips :thumbup: :lol:
Likely he probably was :thumbup: :lol:
I was taught to be cautious

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oldbluefox wrote: 05 Feb 2026, 08:34
Onelife wrote: 04 Feb 2026, 16:41
He made the fundamental mistake of chasing his losses and borrowed to do so.

Nice character but a fool to himself.


He should have followed my tips :thumbup: :lol:
Likely he probably was :thumbup: :lol:
The moral of the story is to only gamble what you’re willing to lose…btw, I’m down to my last tenner, any chance of helping a mate out? :thumbup: :)

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Apparently he died of a ruptured aorta.

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Stephen wrote: 05 Feb 2026, 11:18
Apparently he died of a ruptured aorta.
My x next door neighbour died of a ruptured aorta…he was playing golf in the morning, operated in the afternoon but sadly died on the table. :( (66)

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I had a big operation to fix a very dodgy aorta and heart valve at the same time.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 05 Feb 2026, 13:06
I had a big operation to fix a very dodgy aorta and heart valve at the same time.
Sounds more “Major” than “Big” Sir Merv...keep up the good work :thumbup: :clap:

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My dad died of a ruptured aorta- here one minute laughing and joking and gone the next. Quick as that.
I think we ought to have a ‘Be nice to Merv’ week at his gaff in Funchal flights sponsored by OL.That’s the proposition. Those for? Against if any. Carried
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oldbluefox wrote: 05 Feb 2026, 16:43
My dad died of a ruptured aorta- here one minute laughing and joking and gone the next. Quick as that.
I think we ought to have a ‘Be nice to Merv’ week at his gaff in Funchal flights sponsored by OL.That’s the proposition. Those for? Against if any. Carried

Are bolt coppers allowed on the plane. You know what Merv’s like with his drinks cabinet.

I assume we’ll be travelling club class. :thumbup:

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oldbluefox wrote: 05 Feb 2026, 16:43
My dad died of a ruptured aorta- here one minute laughing and joking and gone the next. Quick as that.
I think we ought to have a ‘Be nice to Merv’ week at his gaff in Funchal flights sponsored by OL.That’s the proposition. Those for? Against if any. Carried
Not so sure I can stretch to flights but I do know where I can get my hands on a second hand dinghy…it wont come with an outboard motor so don’t forget your paddles…Oh’ and you might think about taking a two month supply of fresh water. :thumbup: :D

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