TJ Reid admits Henry Shefflin news came as a ‘big surprise’

Kilkenny star Reid expected Davy Fitzgerald to step up as Galway hurling manager and was shocked to learn of Shefflin's appointment

Ballyhale Shamrocks’ TJ Reid and Diarmuid Cody of James Stephens after the Kilkenny SHC semi-final at UPMC Nowlan Park. Picture: INPHO/Brian Reilly-Troy

TJ Reid admits it was a “big surprise” that neighbour, club-mate, and former Kilkenny colleague Henry Shefflin got the Galway job.

Kilkenny star Reid expected Davy Fitzgerald to step up as Tribesmen chief and was shocked to learn of Shefflin’s appointment.