Kilkenny needed a new man in charge, says Power

Richie Power Senior has hailed his former team-mate Brian Cody's achievements but felt he should have stepped down

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody arrives at Croke Park last October. On Monday night, the county board ratified Cody for a 23rd season in charge. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Richie Power Senior believes his former Kilkenny team-mate Brian Cody should have stepped down as manager for the upcoming season.

On Monday night, the county board ratified Cody for a 23rd season in charge but the Carrickshock man had hoped there would be a new man at the helm.