John Kiely: Do I back off the hard calls and have regrets later?

The decision to replace Limerick talisman Aaron Gillane in Sunday's Munster SHC final was one such difficult choice for the Treaty boss

CATCH YA SOON: Limerick's John Kiely and Cork's Ben O'Connor shake hands after the draining Munster SHC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Making hard calls is all part and parcel of a manager’s job. And as John Kiely pointed out, it is for the betterment of the team. The decision to substitute Aaron Gillane in Sunday's Munster SHC final was one such difficult choice when the former Hurler of the Year made way for Adam English in the 49th minute. The Patrickswell ace had been held scoreless.

“Do I back off it? Do I back off it and have the regret later on?” Kiely asked.