Frustrated Cody hits out at ‘tarring’ of Cats

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody hit out at coverage of their semi-final victory over Tipperary which, he believes, will force referee Barry Kelly to adopt a stricter approach to the final.

In a rare moment of public anger, the greatest GAA manager of all time vented his fury.

“There has been a lot written and said about last Sunday’s match and suggestions that the ref is going to have to come down like a ton of bricks in the All-Ireland final because of last Sunday,” he said.