John Fogarty: Battle of the Brians: Does Cody see himself in Lohan?

Like columns of granite, they will stand on the Hogan Stand sideline on Saturday evening. The baseball-capped Brians, full-backs of distinction, will radiate their certainty
John Fogarty: Battle of the Brians: Does Cody see himself in Lohan?

UNCOMPROMISING: Kilkenny manager Brian Cody. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Like columns of granite, they will stand on the Hogan Stand sideline on Saturday evening. The baseball-capped Brians, full-backs of distinction, will radiate their certainty while giving not a metaphorical inch to the other. The Cody glare versus the Lohan stare.

The former will cajole and applaud, adding spittle to the palms from time to time; Lohan opting for the Richie Bennis pose, pushing the hips forward or wrapping his hands behind his back and pushing his weight onto his toes, as if to anticipate an incoming ball when his headgear of choice was red.

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