The talk of Sky Sports
Friday 20 April 2012 16:41, UK
See what has got the Sky Sports experts' tongues wagging over a busy seven days in sport.
What's got our experts' tongues wagging over the last week
For the best in up-to-the-minute sports analysis, look no further than skysports.com, your online home for expert opinion. Whatever your sport, our team of pundits, columnists and bloggers are here every week to bring you the sharpest views and the shrewdest comments on the latest developments. Some of the most respected names in the business, including Jamie Redknapp, Stuart Barnes, Stevo and Paul Merson deliver their views with their expert columns, while we also have blogs from the likes of David Lloyd, James Gemmell and Euan Murray. Here's a snapshot of what the experts have been saying over the last seven days...
"If Chelsea can beat Tottenham, Barcelona and Arsenal in one week - and then go and get a result in the Nou Camp - it would be the biggest 10 days in the history of the football club."Paul Merson believes Chelsea are on the verge of a colossal achievement.
Taken from 'April Powers'
"Di Matteo has just shown some intelligence since he took over. He's looked at the players he's got and thought: 'Yes, they're getting older but they've got something to offer and while they have I'm going to utilise them.'"Jamie Redknapp analyses the impact made by Chelsea interim manager Roberto di Matteo.
Taken from 'Battle not over yet'
"In the absence of the currently suspended Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck should be the rider everyone is talking about. Well, they are, but for the wrong reasons. So far his best placing in 2012 is 22nd in the Circuit de la Sarthe in early April."Richard Moore looks ahead to the weekend's La Doyenne.
Taken from 'An old Classic'
"Congratulations to Reading. Professionalism, dedication, loyalty, humility and, most of all, talent has afforded Brian McDermott the chance to relax with two games to go."Peter Beagrie credits Brian McDermott for Reading's remarkable promotion story.
Taken from 'The Royal wave'
"In an era when gym monkeys like Tiger Woods spend hours and hours working on their fitness, it was fun to see Carl Pettersson's two-ball with Colt Knost on Sunday. The pair of them certainly didn't get stuck at the back of the buffet queue!"Rob Lee doubts Carl Pettersson's Ryder Cup chances.
Taken from 'Not up for the Ryde'
"Sean Edwards has been stating that he thinks Exeter could become one of Europe's leading clubs. He would not have been saying that had the ring fencers with their dreams of a cosy cartel had their way."Stuart Barnes is full of praise for Heineken Cup rugby-chasing Exeter.
Taken from 'Hail the Chiefs'
"The conference system is injecting interest as well. Weaker Australian representation would previously have resulted in an absence at knock-out time, but a guaranteed top three spot for each conference leader has breathed life into the Wallaby scrap."James Gemmell looks at the increasingly tight battle for Super Rugby supremacy.
Taken from 'Against the odds'
"Lescott's return to Wolverhampton will be an occasion for him to savour. He left Wolves for £5m after graduating through the club's youth system and becoming a fundamental part of the team which secured a first promotion to the top flight in almost 20 years back in 2003."Johnny Phillips talks to Joleon Lescott about clothes... and City's title chance.
Taken from 'Style and substance'
"To be fair to Wakefield they have been absolutely shattered by injuries but they've hurt themselves with their own lack of discipline. They seem to get frustrated way too easily."Stevo analyses Wakefield's poor start to the Super League campaign
Taken from 'Time to Wake up'
"Ben's father John got in touch with me to say the awareness had been very high and, as John Etheridge of The Sun pointed out, thousands of people were kept updated on each development. That's something that would have been impossible a few years ago."Bumble on the Twitter reaction to the theft of Ben Hollioake's kit.
Taken from 'Coming together'
