Derek Lyng wasn't fazed by succeeding Brian Cody as Kilkenny boss

"My whole objective was to maintain those standards, even raise them higher. Build a really strong environment in there."

CAT THAT CAUGHT THE CREAM: Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng celebrates winning. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng has said that if he was preoccupied by what his predecessor had achieved while in the job, then he’d have run a mile from the gig.

Lyng succeeded Brian Cody as Kilkenny hurling manager last August, taking over the baton from a man who delivered 11 All-Ireland SHC titles and 18 Leinster Championships during his 24 seasons at the helm.