PM O'Sullivan: A growing sense that something lies amiss in Kilkenny hurling

Most of the current players are known to be frustrated about the lack of pre-match analysis and consequent difficulties when an alternative plan is required for stretches of a game

This evening, Brian Cody will be ratified. He faces his 24th season as Kilkenny hurling manager. We have probably lost sight of how awesome an achievement this stint represents. Picture: Stephen McCarthy

New starts can involve familiar decisions.

This evening, the Kilkenny County Board will put forward its chosen management team at various levels, minor to senior, for ratification by club delegates. These figures, should they wish, can halt the process by entering a countermotion. Contrary to some comment, this possibility is a longstanding one.