Role reversal from 2003 final

It was the day Donegal’s ‘likeable losers’ tag stuck.

After Pat Spillane denounced Tyrone’s ‘puke football’ following their 2003 All-Ireland semi-final win over Kerry, the championship was down to three teams all from Ulster.

Tyrone possessed a swarming defensive system and the muscular Armagh players’ veins popped through those orange jerseys that seemed painted on, while rank-outsiders Donegal were from a throwback through time.