PM O'Sullivan: Derek Lyng always thrived so well because he strove so hard

Derek Lyng counts not as one of those guys born to play in stripes

CLEAR-SIGHTED: New Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng is Noreside old money, says PM O'Sullivan

Hurling’s main puzzler got solved via the announcement of Derek Lyng as the latest new Senior manager.

Here came a Kilkenny solution to a Kilkenny problem. The place’s keynote is understated pragmatism. This solution to a difficult situation blends freshness and familiarity, new blood and solid repute. For what saying so is worth, I reckon this option represented the best one available in context. I wrote last year that Lyng should have been appointed for the 2018 season. I stand by that opinion.