Ditch dated provincial structure, says Kilkenny stalwart Kevin Fennelly

Former Kilkenny hurler Kevin Fennelly has launched a scathing attack on the present championship structure, calling for the provincial format to be discarded.

Fennelly, responding to Richie Hogan’s remarks on Monday night where the 2014 hurler of the year revealed he “hates” the structure of the All-Ireland championship, believes the game would be better served by a Champions-League-style format.

By virtue of their Leinster success in 2014, Kilkenny entered this year’s provincial championship at the semi-final juncture and reached next month’s decider after playing three games.