Christy Heffernan: Brian Cody can’t give any more than what he has

“The team hasn’t progressed enough since 2019. The players are there but they don’t seem to be perfecting or executing the current style of play. You don’t have to ask me, ask yourself, why did DJ Carey walk away?”

Brian Cody: Set for 24th season as Kilkenny boss in 2022. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Former Kilkenny star Christy Heffernan says there is a widespread feeling among keen observers from the county that Brian Cody “can’t give any more than what he has” in his position as senior hurling manager.

The 11-time All-Ireland SHC winning boss was reappointed for a 24th season in 2022 on Monday evening. It follows a second successive Leinster title this year but the team were once more defeated in an All-Ireland semi-final.