The Kilkenny public were criticised after last year's final for being over confident, believing that a county with their tradition wouldn't lose two finals on the trot. This year he says they're taking a more level headed approach. I would say public expectations are not as high. The point about an All Ireland final is that it's all on the day. It's a different day to any other match.
Finals are for winning.
After we beat Clare last year massive crowds came to training. It took on a life of its own. We probably did get sucked in a little with everything. Maybe it did get to some of the players. We don't know.