Brian Cody has called time on the most decorated managerial career in the history of the GAA.
Six days after his Kilkenny hurlers were defeated in a memorable All-Ireland final, the 68-year-old manager has confirmed that he is stepping down.
Cody's time in charge will go down in history, winning 11 All Ireland titles, 18 Leinster Championships and 10 National Hurling League titles.
Confirmation of this was released by the Kilkenny County Board.
Statement from Kilkenny County Board: Brian Cody - Kilkenny GAA https://t.co/L0zjb490DO
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In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon the Kilkenny County Board said:
"Brian Cody has informed Kilkenny County Board that he is stepping down as Kilkenny Senior Hurling Team Manager. Appointed in November 1998, Brian has led the Kilkenny team to unprecedented provincial and national success and is regarded as the greatest manager in the history of hurling.
"As manager, his teams have won eleven All Ireland Hurling Championships (including a record-equaling four in a row between 2006 and 2009), eighteen Leinster Championships, ten National Hurling League titles, seven Walsh Cup titles and an Oireachtas Tournament title. In achieving all of this success Brian has created an unbreakable spirit among his players and teams which has come to define Kilkenny hurling.
"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." concluded the statement.
