KIERAN KINGSTON WILL step down as Cork senior hurling manager after informing the county board that he will not be seeking a further term in the role.
It had previously been expected that, despite a disappointing All-Ireland quarter-final exit to Galway a fortnight ago, Kingston would keep the reins into 2023.
However, Cork GAA confirmed this evening that Kingston would instead step away from the role, expressing their wish to “sincerely acknowledge Kieran’s years of dedication across a whole range of positions, including the roles of player, selector, coach and of course, manager.”
Cork say they will immediately begin the process to find his successor.
Tracton man Kingston initially served as selector (2012-2013) and coach (2014) under Jimmy Barry-Murphy before being appointed the Leesiders’ manager for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. He returned to the same role for three further seasons in 2020.
As pointed out in Cork’s statement, Kingston has been present on the line — as selector and manager — for Cork’s only two All-Ireland appearances of the last 16 years, in 2013 and 2021.
He also coached and managed The Rebels to Munster success in 2014 and 2017.
“The incredible contribution of Kieran’s backroom team over the past three years is also acknowledged”, read Cork’s statement, “and while the success that all deserved may not have followed, they can hold their heads high, knowing that they served their county well.”
Cork GAA chairman Marc Sheehan said: “Kieran’s commitment to his duties as Cork senior hurling manager knew no bounds and the time devoted in a voluntary capacity was immeasurable.
He carried the role in a dignified manner at all times, fully understanding of the importance of his position. We wish him well in his future endeavours and have no doubt that he will continue to make a significant contribution to Cork hurling long into the future.
Cork GAA CEO Kevin O’Donovan added: “Looking across the past decade, one has to recognise the indelible mark that Kieran has left on our senior hurling team, overseeing what has been a difficult transition at times, with the introduction of a whole wave of young and exciting talent.
Indeed, there is no doubt that, given the number of players who made their debuts under Kieran, he departs safe in the knowledge that he has left Cork hurling in a healthy state.
“We thank his family, particularly his wife Ellen, for their support also.”
Given as your sub keeper kind of makes a mockery of the whole article
Never make a defender Captain… It’s a GOLDEN RULE, even if he has a double games week or is a potent goal scorer like Gary “The Doc” Doherty, you never make him a captain…
It’s a negative tactic that limits your chance of getting the most out of your squad for that week!
But good luck with it…
Goalkeeper: Gordon banks
Defenders: cafu. Maldini. Roberto Carlos. Beckenbauer
Midfield: Ronaldo. Ronaldinho. Kaka. Zico
Strikers Messi. Pele. Real Ronaldo. Maradona And Fionn Dillon Kelly
Managed by Steve Staunton.
What do you think???
It is not as simple as Rvp is worth two Ricky van Wolfswinkel. you still need another two forwards. Having Rvp means something like Rvp or Anelka over Soldado and Negredo/Benteke/Sturridge. I know which one i prefer. The second one is cheaper too
My team is
Mignolet, Lewis
Terry, Toure, Collins, Michael Turner, Chester
Hazard(c), Walcott, Michu, Mirallas, Jedinak
Benteke, Soldado, Lukaku
Foster
Toure Coleman Terry
Coutinho Mirrales Hazard (c) Nolan
RVP Lukaku Dzeko
Gazzaniga Lucas Brayford Ramage
Mata isn’t fully fit, despite being left out of the Spain squad, I doubt he will play both games in the double gameweek, Hazard is probably a better option.
Cech(V)
Baines, Jagielka, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto
Fellaini, Hoolahan, Carrick, Taarabt
Berbatov,Van Persie(C)
Vorn, Rodallega, Diame, O’Shea
Alvaro Negredo I think.
My team:
Vorm azoplicueta kompany agger dembele kagawa coutinho Michu
Rvp dzeko bony
Boruc
Baker, Martin, Baines,
Michu, Gerrard, Lampard(C), Hazard,
Dzeko, RVP, Anelka.
Mignolet; Riether, Coleman, Zabaleta; Coutinho (v), Downing, Snodgrass, Hazard (c); Anelka, Sturridge, RvP.
that’s a brutal team.
cech
distan luiz mertesacker baines
Mata cazorla silva diame
dzeko giroud.
Mignolet Zabaleta Mertesacker Ivanovic(V) Azpillicuta Fellaini Hazard(C) Coutinho Anelka Aspas & RVP(natch).
Gk mignolet
Ivanovic vidic whittaker zabletta
Y toure kagawa coutinho dembele
Rvp Capt podolski
Subs boruc baker shelvey anelka
Here goes.
Marshall (GKP)
Baines (DEF)
Ivanovic (DEF)
Zabaleta (DEF)
Shelvey (MID)
Mata (MID)
Coutinho (MID) vc
Santi Cazorla (MID)
Ba (FWD) cpt
Bony (FWD)
Anelka (FWD)
Subs
Boruc (GKP)
Figueroa (DEF)
Kim (MID)
Diakité (DEF)
Lloris
Walker Zabeleta Ivanovic Baines
Couthino (C) Allen Ben Arfa
Dzeko Benteke (V) Bony
Given Mertszacker Cabaye Snodgrass
Mignolet
Williams. Kompany Baines
Santi Cazorla,Gerrard,Cabaye,Hazard,
V.Wonswinkel, Benteke, Berbatov
Mannone.
Ivanovic, Riether, Evans.
Brady, Hoolahan, Garvan, Mata (c).
Benteke, RVP, Soldado.
Begovic
Baines Williams Luis Lugano
Miralles (V)Hazard Cleverly
Vydra (C)Van Persie Lukaku
Starting 11:
Lloris
Vidic G.Johnson Luiz
Nolan Walcott Essien Yaya Toure
Lambert Rooney Podolski
Subs : Davis Redmond Shaw Garrido
Nice team lad