Memories of tactical masterstroke flood back for Cats

THERE was a sense of history repeating itself for Pat Henderson and many Kilkenny fans in Croke Park last Sunday.

As Clare deployed Alan Markham in a sweeper role, Henderson recalled the All-Ireland SHC semi-final when Galway manager Cyril Farrell produced a similar tactical masterstroke against his Cats’ side 18 years ago.

After the ball was thrown in, full-forward Pierce Piggott (a current selector) moved to the centre of the field, while one of the chosen midfielders - Tony Kilkenny - operated in front of the half-backs.