Cody’s never ending story has another chapter

"I’M not ruling out Kilkenny,” says Eddie Keher. “But…”

Alright, enough’s enough. Leave it so, lads. Mission accomplished. After four All-Ireland titles in five years, Kilkenny have, somehow, hunkered themselves deep in grass longer than Mourinho would graze Messi in.

Wear and tear. Miles on the clock. These days Kilkenny fans sound like a bargain hunter back from a good test drive with a forced frown.