‘Friends, ex-teammates and sideline rivals’ – Brian Hogan takes on King Henry in Kilkenny SHC final

‘Friends, ex-teammates and sideline rivals’ – Brian Hogan takes on King Henry in Kilkenny SHC final

Former Cats centre-back was naturally closer to other players but always held Shefflin in high regard as O’Loughlin Gaels and Ballyhale Shamrocks do battle

Brian Hogan has led O'Loughlin Gaels to a third Kilkenny SHC final in a row. Photo: Ramsey Cardy

When Henry Shefflin busted his knee and Brian Hogan jarred his shoulder in the first half of the 2010 All-Ireland semi-final, it was suggested the two be ferried post haste to Wexford for a bout of cryotherapy.

A Croke Park steward with high-level parking privileges offered to taxi the pair down. Snag: the radio in the man’s car was broken, so no commentary of the second half was available.