It would appear that playing six games of online chess at the same time does not suit me. 1343, my lowest ranking for quite some time. The King of Headfort had overtaken me, The Prince of Pinner has disappeared out of sight. Drastic action was required. The King of Namibia and Uncle Sam have been dropped and are no more, and so it’s back to the regular Gang of Four. Victory over The Diligent Drumcondra Man means I’m up to 1356. The comeback has begun.

Meanwhile the US Masters is under way and the appropriately named Englishman Justin Rose has taken an early lead. Many of the pre tournament favourites have struggled however a certain Jordan Speith, a previous winner, is lurking with intent. Rory McIlroy needs a good round today to prolong his interest. The tension is mounting.

Over in the world of rugby, Leinster and Ulster are in European action, and in the land of the beautiful game The Boys From Anfield will seek to recover from a midweek mauling at the hands of Real Madrid.

And it’s a cool, overcast day today in the fair city and my knees have thankfully had no further disputes of late with any badly situated lampposts. The world is my lobster.

Well, almost.