BRIAN CODY HAS been ratified as Kilkenny hurling manager for his 23rd season at a county board meeting tonight.
The longest-serving inter-county boss in the game, he first took charge for the 1999 campaign and has since delivered 11 All-Ireland crowns.
Kilkenny’s last Liam MacCarthy Cup arrived back in 2015, which is the longest period they’ve gone without tasting All-Ireland success under the 66-year-old.
The Cats lifted the Leinster title in 2020, Cody’s 16th as manager, before falling at the All-Ireland semi-final stage to Waterford.
Kilkenny have also confirmed that DJ Carey has left his role as selector, thanking the legendary figure for “his contribution to Kilkenny GAA over the past number of years” and for his “immense contribution to GAA in Kilkenny” in broader terms.
Martin Comerford and James McGarry will stay on as selectors for 2021, while Comerford will also continue as strength-and-conditioning coach this year.
Great career but would they ever consider giving someone else a chance.
@andrew troy: never be sacked or anything like that anyway, will definitely just leave on his own at some stage
@andrew troy: ridiculous comment. Would united have said the same to Ferguson? Same levels of success. He can leave when he wants to.
@Breanainn Buggy: Man United is a professional club and a global business worth millions. Completely different. With the level of talent coming out of Kilkenny loads of potential top young managers available
@andrew troy: my thoughts exactly
@andrew troy: why
I think Cody is making the same mistake that mickey Harte made in staying on too long.
Should be split ASAP – North Cody / South Cody
@Trev Mooney: Kilkenny Codyfied!!!
In fairness he has won 11 all Irelands in the last 20 years,that’s more than most counties have ever won. If John Kiely is still in charge of Limerick in 20 years time after winning 11 I’ll be bloody delighted to give him another few years
@Pete mc pete: with the teams KK had over the last 20 years, Arlene Foster would have brought home 8 or 10
@kieran: jealous I see
Cody out smarted Limerick in 2019 ..That was a Big one too
@Bob Doran: meant nothing after being well beaten in the final.
@Now or Never: Meant a fair bit to limerick hurling though, with the looks on there faces after the game. Thought they only had to turn up
@Barry Dowling: I’ve seen the faces on Kilkenny fans when they lose too. Not a pretty sight but becoming more and more common these days.
@Barry Dowling: of course it meant more to us, we don’t get there often enough, eager to win as much as we can when its possible. But I bet u Cody won’t boast about beating Limerick when 2 weeks later they got the backside beat out of em from Tipp.
@Now or Never: And beat by Tipp which is a bitter blow to them Cats.
@Barry Dowling: hurt alot, but what’s your point
@Mike Kennedy: my whole point in commenting on kk victory over limerick in 2019 is to point out how shrewd, knowledgeable & respected Brian Cody is in the modern game …Cody is a force of nature the way he works .
Wouldn’t he give someone else a go…enough already
@Mary N. Cooke: why
I’m delighted he’s staying, because kilkenny will win no allireland while he’s there now that’s for sure. He hasn’t the players & he’s decision making lately leaves alot to be desired thankfully. The emperor has fallen.
@Sean O’dowd: what a load of bollix….in the last 2 years they’ve contested All Ireland final, won leinster and beaten a great Limerick team….emperor has fallen…go back to sleep
@Martin Malone: his time was up 3 years ago, I have no doubt KK would be nearer their next title had they freshened things up then.
@Sean O’dowd: Tipp or Cork ?
He had some fantastic players in his career as manager. He hasn’t the same quality over the last few years and will find it difficult to win another all Ireland in the near future.
I wonder is that why DJ stepped down maybe he thought if Cody stepped down he’d have a chance off taken over.I think Cody should step down and let someone one else take over a change is as good as a rest it’s time for a fresh leader Cody has served his time I think he should take a leaf out off hearts book and go with his self respect in tracted.
Is there a succession plan in place?? I assume they’ll look within the county??
They’re only waiting for Davy Fitz to come available next year
@Cathal Shannon: Whose Davy Fitz
They’re only waiting for Davy Fitz to come available next year
They’re only waiting for Davy Fitz to come available next year
@Cathal Shannon: you said that already
Every famine starts with one k.k at 5 and coun8
@Tony Mcgrath: sounds like you should eat something yourself bro
Brian Cody is a hugely intelligent strategist. Creativity is intelligence having fun.