Adrian Mullen: Surprise and some disappointment at Henry Shefflin heading to Galway

Shefflin managed Mullen and Ballyhale to back-to-back All-Ireland club titles in 2019 and 2020

Ballyhale Shamrocks and Kilkenny hurler Adrian Mullen in attendance at the launch of this year’s AIB GAA Club Championships and AIB Camogie Club Championships. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Kilkenny captain Adrian Mullen has admitted there was surprise and some disappointment following clubmate Henry Shefflin's decision to take the Galway job.

Shefflin managed Mullen to back-to-back All-Ireland club titles in 2019 and 2020 and then bossed intermediate club side Thomastown this year before agreeing last month to guide Galway.