‘Bro thinks he’s Kate Abdo’ say fans as David Jones introduces very familiar panel for Sky’s coverage of Arsenal vs City
SKY SPORTS took some not so subtle inspiration from a rival broadcaster for their studio panel coverage of Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City.
In the broadcaster’s studio at the Emirates, Sky had the services of Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
Along with host Kate Scott, formerly Abdo, the group has become one of the internet’s favourite trios thanks to their boisterous Champions League coverage on CBS Sports.
Sky work with Richards and Carragher most weeks, while Henry is also a semi-regular pundit.
And at the start of coverage today, presenter David Jones took inspiration from Scott’s own intro style.
Introducing the panel, Jones said: “What a trio we have assembled for the job this afternoon. So good I can’t believe no one has thought of this before.
“Thierry Henry, Arsenal Invincible. Jamie Carragher, Champions League winner.”
Jones then paused for dramatic effect before saying: “And Micah Richards.”
The pause and lack of listed titles prompted laughter from Henry and Carragher, much in the same way Scott’s jabs at Richards on CBS do.
As the laughter died down, Jones then continued: “Premier League title winner, only respect here on Sky Micah.”
As the saying goes: imitation is the best form of flattery.
And some fans appreciated the attempt to emulate the magic seen on European nights.
Reacting on social media, one fan ironically said: “Good trio that. I reckon they’d do some great coverage of the Champions League.”
A second said: “Whoever merged these three as pundits deserves some recognition.”
Other fans weren’t so impressed, with one saying: “The vibes ain’t the same.”
A second said: “CBS does it best with Kate, Sky just can’t compete.”
A third added: “Sky desperate to entertain like CBS.”
Another said: “Are they allowed Brest jokes?”
A fifth said: “No originality with Sky, biting off CBS.”
A sixth said: “Bro thinks he’s Kate Abdo.”
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