BRIAN CODY does not miss the cut and thrust of inter-county management – and knew the 2022 All-Ireland final would be his last as Kilkenny boss.
The legendary Cats gaffer led them to 11 All-Ireland titles across 24 seasons in charge, and departed after their defeat to Limerick in the showpiece two years ago.
The James Stephens man admits it was time to go, as his former midfield general Derek Lyng took the reins.
Cody will go down as hurling’s greatest ever boss – but is totally happily with his decision to quit.
He said: “I was never going to announce it but my mind was pretty much made up. I knew at the time …