stalwart

Their third candidate, Chaikasem Nitisiri, is a former minister and party stalwart, but has little public profile and is in poor health.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland described Rev Smyth as "a leader of unwavering principle and determination through often difficult times and a stalwart of the Orange cause".

One of the stalwarts of Swinging London, the working class actor's first film earned him an Oscar nomination.

The Sparks’ stalwart finished with 26 points alongside five rebounds and five assists.

It should endear a double World Cup winner and modern-day stalwart even further to the English sporting public.