'There will be mutiny': Walsh says next Kilkenny boss must unearth new players

Walsh does not foresee a quick Kilkenny resurgence like Galway have had this year as he believes the Cats do not possess the same quality of young player. 

Former Kilkenny hurler Michael Walsh on Derek Lyng: "History will see him in good light. He did a really, really good job." Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Michael Walsh believes Derek Lyng's time in charge of the Kilkenny hurlers will be looking back upon favourably. He also feels a "root and branch" review of hurling in the county is required.

Lyng stepped down as Cats manager last week after four years in charge. Former Kilkenny goalkeeper Walsh hopes that the "ferocious pressure" which Lyng found himself under this year will not be felt by his successor.