Relieved Cody praises ‘team‘ effort

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody paid tribute to Joe Canning’s stunning goal for Galway yesterday, but he also saluted his own players after yet another Leinster title win.

“Joe’s an outstanding hurler, he got a great goal, but I thought Joey Holden had a great game for us at full-back. Every day you go out and take on these top class hurlers from other counties, the same way they’re doing against us.

“It’s a challenge, because in a split-second those players can score, but it’s not just an individual thing, it’s a team thing. That’s what we try to do.” Cody had more words of praise for his captain, as well as man of the match Cillian Buckley: “Joey’s got a good attitude, a good approach to the game. He’s developing well though he’s only on the panel a short time. His run to the All-Ireland club final has helped him bed into the position, but the challenge is to do it every single day.