Cody unhappy with poor Kilkenny defending

There was a moment of levity after this league opener in Salthill yesterday when manager Brian Cody was asked about the missing Kilkenny number three jersey, whether it had been retired with the great Noel Hickey a few weeks ago or perhaps the same Noel had just stashed it in his kitbag on his final day.

“I have no idea about that at all, I thought it was retired after myself,” he laughed.

Brian of course was a fine full-back, a multiple All-Ireland winner and captain, but he wasn’t very impressed with the defending from his side yesterday, the three goals conceded.