Lee Davy shares his opinion, and a few facts, on the ageing process of the brain and why we should salute Pierre Neuville and Neil Blumenfield for their performances at the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event.

Do you ever think about death?

I did last night.

I was watching Match of the Day when I learned that the former Everton manager Howard Kendall had died at the age of 69. “That could be me in 29-years,” I thought. My thoughts then moved to my parents. My dad is 65, and my mother is 60. My in-laws are in their 70s.