Dublin's Colm Basquel lays 2021 semi-final nightmare to rest

Colm Basquel came on as a substitute in the 2021 semi-final defeat to Mayo. He kicked a wide, turned over the ball, and was black carded in extra time

ON A PLATE: Cormac Costello of Dublin hand passes the ball to teammate Colm Basquel who subsequently punches the ball past Mayo goalkeeper Colm Reape to score his side's second goal. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Grimace. Bow the head. Make for the sideline and sit despondently in the rain. Drab a jacket across the legs like a consoling blanket. Watch the empire crumple down and listen to the ruler pinpoint your mistake as the turning point.

Do you remember it? Was that tragic figure forgotten in the red and green explosion of joy that unfolded that day? Who thought we’d see him on the big stage again?