22 years old.
Cormac Costello is just 22 years old but you wouldn’t have guessed that given the composure and ease with which he took to one of the most intense games of football you’re ever likely to see.
With the tide threatening to turn in Mayo’s favour, Dublin’s Costello was thrown into Saturday’s All-Ireland final replay and rather than wade warily into the choppy waters to get a feel for the riptide, the Whitehall Colmcille man took a deep breath and dived right in.
He kicked two points seemingly instantly and his fearlessness was what was required just when the Dubs were starting to appear ponderous in shooting positions.
Another score gave Jim Gavin’s men some breathing space and it begged the question – how far away is Costello from a regular starting place?
“We have such a strong panel that I was just waiting for my opportunity,” Costello told RTÉ in the wake of the win.
And there are plenty of relieved Dublin fans that were delighted he got that chance when it mattered most.
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Dublin have a new super sub in Cormac Costello. He was excellent. #DUBvMAYO #greatimpact
— Michael Cooke (@MikeCooke92) October 1, 2016
Cormac Costello. Take a bow son. The future
— Ian Gaughran Boxing (IGB) (@Ian_Gaughran) October 1, 2016
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Cormac Costello – the definition of an impact sub 👌🏻 #DubvMayo
— Lauren Guilfoyle (@LaurenGuilfoyle) October 1, 2016
Cormac Costello the difference. Immense.
— John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) October 1, 2016
Cormac Costello took a game by a scruff of a neck today. Go on the Dubs!!!
— Nathan Kelly (@NathanKelly_) October 1, 2016
Mayo heroes til the last kick. Dubs stronger panel made a telling difference.Subs like Cormac Costello a luxury few counties have. #DUBvMAYO
— Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGleeson_) October 1, 2016
Cormac Costello…… game changer 🤐🤐
— Sean Powter (@SeanPowter) October 1, 2016
