Kilkenny bench bounce and the familiar faces who keep delivering it

The concept of finishers and holding back a trump card or three is one the new Noreside boss has quickly got on board with.

SPRINGING FINSIHERS FROM THE BENCH: Derek Lyng imprint was seen in the managed impact of the bench. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The bristles on Derek Lyng’s broom have not swept radical change.

As with any new arrival, he was bound to have his own ideas. Or at the very least he was going to be keen on Kilkenny adopting some of the more modern trends that Mr Cody never saw much use for.