Brian Cody has brought his 24-year reign as Kilkenny hurling manager to a close.
Appointed in November 1998 Cody led the Kilkenny team to unprecedented provincial and national success and is regarded as the greatest manager in the history of hurling.
As manager, Cody 11 All-Ireland hurling championships (including a record-equalling four in a row between 2006 and 2009), 18 Leinster championships and 10 national hurling league titles.
Cody also landed seven Walsh Cup titles and an Oireachtas Tournament title.
In their statement the Kilkenny board added, ”On behalf of Kilkenny people everywhere, Kilkenny County Board extends sincere gratitude to Brian for his lifetime of contribution to the county and the commitment and passion he brought as a player and as manager, working tirelessly with a single aim, to do what was best for Kilkenny hurling”.
“The Board would also like to acknowledge the bond Brian helped create between Team Management, Players, County Board, Clubs and Supporters Clubs as all worked seamlessly together in preparing our teams while organising and promoting our games”.
“We are aware of the huge debt we owe Brian for the wonderful successes and occasions we have enjoyed as we watched the teams he created play and succeed. Wherever and whenever our games are discussed in the future, Brian Cody’s achievements will be the benchmark managers will be measured by”.
“We wish Brian all the best in the future”.
