Cody: Best team won

BRIAN CODY faced the media after yesterday’s All-Ireland decider in the aftermath of defeat.

It was an unusual sensation for the Kilkenny boss as he had to go back to the 2005 All-Ireland semi-final, when Galway ambushed his charges, for the last time he had suffered a championship loss at the helm of the Cats.

But, while he has grown accustomed to speaking about relentless success, Cody maintained a dignified presence after yesterday’s encounter. This was not an occasion when he went searching for excuses and instead professed without hesitation the most accomplished team triumphed.