Dowling admits it was a 'strange' feeling as Kildare scare his native Kilkenny
Listen to the full interview on the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast
Kildare manager Brian Dowling admitted it was 'strange' to face his native county in last Sunday's Walsh Shield Final but claimed he was '100% in with Kildare for 60 minutes'. - FULL AUDIO BELOW
It was far from straightforward for the hosts with seven second half points from substitute Eoin Cody (0-7, 0-4f) as well as a hat-trick of scores from youngster Ed McDermott held off a gallant Lilywhites team who showed early signs of promise for the inter-county season ahead. - MATCH REPORT HERE
"It's a strange one for me. When I took over this job I didn't think I'd be managing against Kilkenny at any stage, that was never on my radar but it's the way it turned out," Dowling told the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast.
"Look, I was 100% in with Kildare for 60 minutes today but outside of that obviously I'm a Kilkenny man and whenever we're finished I'll be shouting for Kilkenny that's for sure," he added.