The Coach’s couch

Tom Ryan: Former Limerick and Westmeath hurling manager

Bravest coaching call, any sport?

“The first thing that comes into my mind is situations that have happened between managers and players. The Charlie Carter controversy sticks in my mind. To keep Carter on the bench was a big call by Cody and when he left the panel there was pressure on Cody. But I think that stood to Cody, as you saw by the team’s performance with Carter gone. I also think of Jim McGuinness in Donegal and what he did with Kevin Cassidy. One thing’s for sure — I don’t look at his style of football as brave — but it was a bold thing to drop Cassidy off the panel.”