Cats want to go direct route

THINK about corporate Kilkenny, of the team dynamic that has propelled them to so much success under the inspired management of Brian Cody and the training methods of Mick O’Flynn.

You then think about their star players, players like JJ Delaney.

Still in his early 20s but facing into his fifth championship campaign, he enjoys a reputation that most intercounty players can only dream about, and an honours list that few on the Offaly team he faces in tomorrow’s Leinster semi-final can realistically aspire to.