Return of Carter ends rift rumours

CHARLIE CARTER returned to the Kilkenny panel for yesterday’s league victory over Cork, with manager Brian Cody insisting that a so-called rift had been blown out of proportion.

It was claimed that Carter, the team captain, had pulled out of the panel after being omitted against Tipperary last Sunday. Reliable sources reported that Carter had left following a heated discussion with the selectors.

"I heard ye were looking for me during the week," joked Carter to waiting reporters yesterday, but Cody poured cold water on the alleged rift.