John Fogarty: Pat Ryan, hurling’s nicest guy, remains a winner

Ryan can, of course, be considered a nice guy. Scratch that, one of the best guys.

NICE GUY: Cork’s Diarmuid Healy and manager Pat Ryan celebrate. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Tell-tale signs? There were a couple.

Thirteen months ago, Pat Ryan was rightly lauded for his magnanimousness after an All-Ireland final defeat, which really should have gone to a replay. Into Clare’s dressing room he went and told them with conviction and grace that the best team won.