Young Cats are ready to pounce if they get half a chance

QUITE a few new faces amid the Kilkenny celebrations last night. New if not young. Derek Lyng, wing-back Richie Mullally, wing-forward Jimmy Coogan, full-forward Martin Comerford.

From flagfall this season, manager Brian Cody was stating his faith in those lads, claiming that despite all opinion to the contrary, he would be sticking by them through the championship.

He stuck to his word, and how he has been rewarded. National League winners, Leinster champions, All-Ireland champions.