The tributes are pouring in after Brian Cody announced his retirement as Kilkenny manager after 24 seasons in charge.
With nearly a quarter of a century of service to his county, Cody has managed some of hurling's greatest players, including the likes of DJ Carey, Henry Shefflin and TJ Reid.
Jackie Tyrrell won nine All-Ireland titles under Cody and writing on social media, he said: "One of the very very lucky ones to have witnessed Brian Cody up close in action.
