Derek Lyng has fitted like 'a glove' since succeeding Brian Cody

STEERING THE COURSE: Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng celebrates at the final whistle. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Former Kilkenny selector Martin Fogarty has described Derek Lyng's succession of Brian Cody as "a hand fitting into a glove".

Ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Clare, Fogarty never believed Lyng was facing an onerous task last year succeeding the 11-time All-Ireland SHC winning manager, who he served under for six seasons before taking over the U20s.