Irish Independent

CODY’S REPLAY HISTORY

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2004 ALL-IRELAND Q/F KILKENNY 1-11 CLARE 0-9

Clare unveiled a sweeper in the drawn game but Kilkenny were better prepared and prevailed as Cody brought in more experience. 2012 ALL-IRELAND FINAL

KILKENNY 3-22 GALWAY 3-11

Galway were in touch until the final quarter when Kilkenny eased away, debutant Walter Walsh, one of two changes, stealing the show by bagging 1-3.

2013 LEINSTER SEMI-FINAL DUBLIN 1-16 KILKENNY 0-16

Anthony Daly wondered aloud to Brian Cody after the drawn game if one of his teams would ever beat them. Six days later they did as a difficult season for Kilkenny became a lot more treacherou­s.

2014 LEINSTER SEMI-FINAL KILKENNY 3-19 GALWAY 1-17

TJ Reid hit 2-11 as Cody made five changes and the team benefited from an early goal rush. 2014 ALL-IRELAND FINAL

KILKENNY 2-17 TIPPERARY 2-14

The recall of Kieran Joyce and goalscorer John Power delivered. Kilkenny were more physical and aggressive second time around.

2016 ALL-IRELAND SEMIFINAL KILKENNY 2-19, WATERFORD 2-17

TJ Reid at midfield, Liam Blanchfiel­d in for his debut, one of three changes as Kilkenny got the job done.

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