Perennial one-horse race is doing Leinster hurling no favours

IT’S probably the first time I didn’t ask a single question at an interview session. Minutes after Sunday’s second Leinster senior hurling semi-final, Kilkenny’s 18-point win over Offaly and Kilkenny manager Brian Cody was holding court, a good man to express himself. And I haven’t a single question.

Why? Because I’ve been here before so many times over the last few years, because I’ve seen the senior hurling scene in Leinster become less and less competitive over the last few years, because I’ve already asked all the questions I can think of, because I don’t believe the Leinster championship as it stands is viable anymore, because I think the whole championship setup needs revamping.

Brian did his best, pointing out – correctly – that Offaly had been competitive for most of the first half. Just before the break, however, Kilkenny got in for a typical Kilkenny goal, and the game ended.