Roy Keane & Responsibility

The heavens opened late on the Thursday to the extent that training option consisted of a sensible outcome - unable, too wet to even contemplate movement around the planet.

Incoming communication flood of stranded Lions on freeways, in traffic, at work and more. Gathered upstairs in the observatory to watch the final stages of test match session before moving into the bowels to review the position before the Dogs arrive, a rather serious position for the entire club where a lot may be gained over the two days.

Ball condition is the topic selected for knowledge installation, Smash giving valuable insight as to the reasons why and how that will apply to all young Lions active on the lower planet. The surface will undoubtedly convert in January to be difficult for the fielding side, all advantages are welcome, even from a heavy sweating Kebab.

A press conference with the Ireland football captain, Roy Keane, where he is persistently badgered about the Thierry Henry hand ball furore is replayed in full rather than the highly exposed seven second grab for news broadcasts. Learn that blame should not be directed at the tragic outcome as responsibility should have been taken by the Irish before so that a result was preserved.

"He should have cleared it. He should have cleared it. He should have defended the ball." Absolutely no doubt in his feelings and non acceptance of laying the blame at others, take the responsibility, complete with a random mobile phone ringing in the back ground to test the patience.

Match day video of Lions in action to check angles, position and balance - Fireman, Dyno Bells. Little Man, Flegwart and Hussler - all quality knowledge shared for continued improvement. Teams announced and all home early to dream of the encounter coming with a downright, weird, Dog.