Kilkenny GAA Thread

He writes as if he is "in the know" on everything but I'd say half of it is pure speculation and hearsay. I quite enjoy his writing generally though to be fair to him.

A lot of people are not happy with Shefflins decision but are probably a bit reticent to openly express those thoughts. In fairness it is just not our way to be like that - bar myself it seems!!

I still cannot believe he is willing to manage a county team, a direct competitor, against guys that were team mates - especially after he expressed sentiments about not wanting to manage V's Ballyhale. Let's not forget he will be managing teams featuring at least one if not more of his nephews.

I also still cannot believe that people on here think that it is just a training exercise for him when it's not a stretch to say they will have a better pool of players to pick from. He himself was one of the few cards we had to play in the next few years and he has gone to a direct rival, strengthening them and weakening us.

Granted the position wasn't available now but he surely would not have long to wait and could have forced this hand in.a roundabout way.

All the talk of retirements is rubbish. A lot of the current KK seniors are in good jobs or enjoy being ambassadors for certain brands of car manufacturers etc, and will not want to give up these "perks". The modern day intercounty hurler is far more media focused than their comrades from the past and as a result I cannot see too many retirements tbh.

KK without a shadow of a doubt need coaching for a gameplan/puckout strategy. Again the question needs to be asked that if they are not being listened to ,why oh why are they staying on for another year. In fairness to DJ he had the integrity to walk when not being listened to. I personally think a lot of people in the current set up(incl players) could do worse than follow suit.

I really don't know where we will end up next year with the way things are going.

Massive move by Henry with only himself and Richie O Niell involved but I presume Tommy will come on board shortly. As has been said before I think the Shamrocks job was one of the easier ones but it was well done and likewise with the Thomastown job(bar a disaster, they'll win in a canter). I think himself and RON still have a massive amount to prove at management level but I do think they'll do well up the west and maybe, just maybe at our expense!!

Retirements is it not time for Buckley , Fogarty , Wally, Hogan to go absolute madness to me if there part of the panel for 2022 .

Henry like most people sees it even if Brian was to go in next year or 2 can't see Kilkenny winning an all Ireland in next 8 years or so no matter whos in charge .....the first thing that has to happen is Jimmy Walsh has to go the worst Chairman we've ever had ....

I've sat in front of county board representing our club over last few years , to say it's shocking is putting it mildly .....

Is the County Board not made up of club representatives? Surely they can force change and have the officers replaced if they truly wish to?

Looking ahead to next year, when team managers are being selected, now is the time to propose change in how we go through the selection process. No point in waiting until the last moment and moaning about it afterwards. It would send out a clear message that no one person has control.

So, clubs, if you want change, start now.

And did you attempt to do anything about it or did you just sit there silently?

The County Board is all the club reps not just the officers. All are volunteers. If the officers are incompetent then replace them.

Grats is spot on ,now is the time to change .One poster said a while back that the county board members were surprised how quickly Cody was appointed this year, for f**k sake this is going on for the last twenty years. The majority of posters here seem to be in agreement about the situation, so in conclusion the majority of hurling followers around the county and in the county board must also be in agreement.

Took them on in what way exactly regarding what?

Pity we don't have a county board like this.

Listen to the plans they have for S&C, underage setups and adult development squad. That's what I'm referring too.

He seems like an intelligent and progressive guy the galway hurling committee chairman.. whats his background do you know. ?

Interesting that they reached out to Eddie o sullivan to assist with the interview process..

With the gaa being a big business these days it's more important to have people with high level business experience in these very important positions now and in the future.

Hopefully we will see some changes in the kk county board over the next few years but that will only be brought about by progressive people getting involved at all levels.

A lot of people give out on platforms like this about the co co boards but interesting to see how many are actually willing to Get involved at an administrative level.

As expected, Comer beat the Rower to stay up. A goal from a penalty was the main difference between the teams with the Rower also hitting a lot of wides. Both sides forwards struggled. County and ex County men, Kieran Joyce, Joe and Pat Lyng, Richie Leahy, Conor Delaney, Conor Fogarty, Ciaran Wallace did not stand out and Comer may struggle next year as their forwards look weak

Tullogher and Mooncoin in the junior final.

Great win for the Amber Black men today. Some great points taken in second half. These are always tricky fixtures. The second match was a non event. Mooncoin had match over by half time. The junior final has potential to be a great match. Intermediate semis tomorrow how do people see these going First match will be tight not much between them The second match if thomastown turn up they should win comfortably enough.

https://youtu.be/4vqjTVq1mzU