Derek Lyng trusted gut in decision to succeed legend Brian Cody

When the Kilkenny statement announcing the end of the Brian Cody era dropped last year, Derek Lyng’s gut reaction was that he wanted the gig

SUCCESSION: Manager Derek Lyng poses for a portrait at a Kilkenny media conference at Langton House Hotel in Kilkenny ahead of the All-Ireland SHC final. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

When the Kilkenny statement announcing the end of the Brian Cody era dropped at 1.55pm on Saturday lunchtime, July 23 of last year, Derek Lyng’s gut reaction was that he wanted the gig.

There was no hesitation or trepidation or consultation.