Kilkenny GAA Thread

Maybe give them a hug ......

Beirne looks the part of an intercounty hurler andhopefully will commit.Marty Murphy also needs game time next year as well and both could make a big difference .

I think the relevant word is “stories”. The reality is often half way between this person’s stories and the other person’s stories. Unless, we hear personally from individuals themselves, it is a story. A panel is a panel. Every player knows what is needed to move from panel to a player. They are all intelligent people. I am sure as county men, each of them understands, even if personally disappointed, that managers and selectors choose on any given day those they believe from observations at training, discussions with coaches, physios etc and from studying the opposition know the reality that hard calls have to be made. Whether that is to start, bring on or not play a player on a given day. No doubt they have to adapt to each game as it unfolds. It is a tough role. There will always be players disappointed but that is the nature of sport. Hopefully, constructive feedback encourages players to keep working towards their best selves. Whether it’s soccer, rugby, football some can step up and some despite their very best efforts might not, and if they cannot give any more, then they should be proud. As supporters we should support players, nothing more nothing less.

These are young players from the age of 19 to 23/24. Some of these players lack confidence, guidance and coaching in life as well as hurling. They might be intelligent/ they might not be, do they really know what's required until they get a taste of what is needed ? When Cody was there even some of the greats say he was a dog and gave very little feedback. Was Cody a great manager, absolutely, great motivator and speaker and keeping great players motivated. But when he did not have the squad at his disposal for his last 7 years he did not deliver an All Ireland.

Derek Lyng to remain in charge of senior hurlers as Kilkenny eye an end to All-Ireland famine – via https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/derek-lyng-to-remain-in-charge-of-senior-hurlers-as-kilkenny-eye-an-end-to-all-ireland-famine/a1191863820.htmlDerek Lyng to remain in charge of senior hurlers as Kilkenny eye an end to All-Ireland famine – via https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/derek-lyng-to-remain-in-charge-of-senior-hurlers-as-kilkenny-eye-an-end-to-all-ireland-famine/a1191863820.html

Is the Huw Lawlor thing confirmed or rumour?

It will be far worse for whoever is coming after him(and the county) if he doesn't remove lads that are past their sell by date and bring in new blood for the season coming.

Needs to show bottle now and not more of the same groundhog day rigmarole thats been going on and Id rather get behind a new crop with potential than the alternative.Seems way too cozy in there.

Was talking to someone who would definitely know and they said, he's going as soon as OLG's club season is over. 2 more OLG men thinking of going with him but not decided yet. Will decide when their finished with the club.

The issue I see is as pointed out above, those that are in the next sphere of options have already had a bad experience with this setup or have already refused an invite. I can't see too many of them availing of the opportunity to join the same setup next year, I hope I'm wrong. From talking to 1 or 2 that I've meet, they would have no interest in getting involved with the current setup.

If, as is needed 4-5 players finish up and a few more go travelling, before you know it you will have no choice but to have a largely new team. The issue is will there be the best competition for those places if some of the best of the rest of the counties hurlers won't agree to go in.

For me it's just delaying the inevitable and putting us another year further down the road in terms of a rebuild. I would fear for the team and setup next year things could get nasty and I really hope they don't. Derek and all involved are trying their best, the issue is that up to now it hasn't been enough too get us over the line. I don't see that changing, I hope I'm wrong and we're sitting here as All Ireland champions this time next year.

A new voice and setup would have a better chance of breathing life into those that are there, enticing new players in and find it easier to get rid of those that the current setup might feel loyalty too. Anyway it's not happening and Derek and Kilkenny will have my support but I fear the patience and fuse of many will be very short.