Dempsey: Cats went back to basics for replay

Kilkenny selector Michael Dempsey has lifted the lid on his side’s preparations for the drawn All-Ireland SHC final, and subsequent victory over Galway.

The Cats adopted a defensive man-marking strategy when the sides met on September 9 but went back to basics for last Sunday’s Championship glory at Croke Park.

But Dempsey admitted there was good reason for their changed tactical approach when the sides met last month.