Kilkenny GAA Thread

Alot of scutter wrote here today since two o clock by a minority unfortunately but the whole country and beyond have nothing only respect and admiration for cody.He made mistakes as did every single human. He made huge calls and tough decisions,some unfair and some ruthless but all for the better of kk hurling in his mind. He was a driven winner and a proud kk man. He wasn't a money man as anyone that has anything to do with clubs from other counties will vouch for. He demanded discipline and respect. He got the absolute maximum out of players. He challenged their inner self. He raised the standard absolutely no doubt.

The Henry thing didn't look good this year but cody asked Henry In as a selector and hoping he would succeed him. I've no doubt this is what left a sour taste In his mouth. Henry won't leave a lucrative job in galway to work for free in kilkenny.By all accounts it looks like Derek Lyng will get it but as a previous poster said there should be an interview process at least. It's obviously a huge job and maybe lads will want to let the dust settle for a few years before wanting it. There's no mention of the selectors in the statement but maybe that will come at a later date. As Brian said kk hurling will move on and of course it will but Brian deserves all the plaudits he gets we as supporters can never thank him enough and I've no doubt he'll be in the corner of the stand away from the crowds at the club matches next weekend. He has kilkenny and the village in his veins.Alot of lads were critical including myself so it will be intresting to see how the next few years unfold.

Think everyone should come to agreement, no engagement with Rosita until he/she reveal their county.

My county is Limerick as mentioned on another thread a few weeks back. Not sure what the big deal is. Still haven't heard a cogent argument why it matters. Though the thought of people having the discipline to not engage with me as you suggest is laughable. Obviously were that to happen my life would be over.

No engagement full stop

The "scutter" is simply pointing out that the last seven years of his tenure was not successful by previous standards. (Its not new of course, some people here have wanted him gone for quite some time) But it's a simple fact, if unpalatable for some, but more rational than telling us what he has "in his veins".

If people want to argue that he was playing much better teams than before (which is probably true, look how Kilkenny struggled past Limerick in 2014 for example) fair enough. Hurling has moved on hugely in recent years. But "where are you from?" or "piss off" seems to be as articulate as the defence it gets.

Maybe it's too soon for balance of course. He made a fantastic contribution but I'm not sure why the barren spell he presided over for the most of a decade is not to be discussed. You call that "scutter" if you like but it's like water off a duck's back to me.

I read an article in a newspaper about Kilkenny recently that seemed to be a collage of opinions from this thread. I look forward to a few knowing pointed barbs in the national press in the coming days. It's so exciting really.

Very nice 👌

Like a lot of outsiders, I found the internal debate in Kilkenny on Cody interesting. I couldn’t see how people felt Kilkenny should be doing better than they were.

Without doubt the greatest manager ever, it was incredible how he kept successful teams going and going. Even in the last few years he was clearly getting the most out of what he had, I’d argue he’s the hurling manager of the year for 2022.

Would be if she didn’t go and create a new account straight away. Sad she has nothing better to do

Great win in the camogie today, Galway probably left it behind them with some poor decisions going for goal

As a tipp man it kills me to pay homage to him!!

but what an amazing man who presided over some of the greatest players to ever play the game….tj being the greatest of them all.

while we all know of his huge achievements, what was nice today were some of the stories I heard regarding how he’d go to clubs in other counties presenting medals and insisted on paying his own way.

Ive hardly ever see one of his teams really beaten ( bar tipp in ‘16 and ‘19) but bar the trophies what he leaves behind is a staggering attitude of winning and ruthlessness and a never say die attitude. A mentality that’ll persist under the new manager. Despite being second best to a top class limerick side there was only 2 points in it and he leaves some crop of players for the new man.

a true Gael.

They lost to Wexford, Galway and Limerick, hardly call that improving.