Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe

A broadcast I wish I didn't have to record. I know so many of you will be greatly saddened by the death of John Virgo at the age of 79. He was such a treasured part of our snooker lives for generations.

I hope I've managed to do the tiniest bit of justice here to man who had a snooker CV like no other. Brilliant player, wonderful commentator, born entertainer. Totally irreplaceable.

Rest in peace, John. Thank you for the memories.

How many broadcasts is too many? Well, I'm sure you'll tell me. 

Judd Trump is the German Masters champion for the fourth time and I'm back to reflect on his victory over Shaun Murphy in the final in Berlin.

I'll give you ears a wee rest very soon, but before that I do intend to return in the next couple of days with your thoughts on whether Ronnie O'Sullivan will win an eighth world title.

Thanks for listening to this service - it means a lot.

What a marvellous German Masters final we have to look forward to. Shaun Murphy against Judd Trump. Yes please. I look ahead to the big match here, and look back on semi-final Saturday at the Tempodrom.

How I managed to get a 20 for 20 out of this is anyone's guess. Material has rarely been as threadbare. Enjoy the final everyone.

Radio Snooker is back on the air, looking ahead to a cracking pair of Saturday semi-finals at the German Masters.

I also run through the results from the last 16 and quarter-final matches at the Tempodrom in Berlin.

Thank you for all your responses on Ronnie O'Sullivan and whether you think he will win an eighth world title. You have a couple more days to get your verdicts and opinions over to me - tweet @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

There's no real need for the blurb here. I've asked the question up top: Will Ronnie O'Sullivan win an eighth world title?

Your verdict, your views, would be much appreciated. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected]

The German Masters is heading into the last 16 and I also give you the line-up for that here too.

You lucky people, as Tommy Trinder used to say.