During months of playing, he has served me one resounding defeat after another.

The lessons of history suggest that the days after a resounding defeat are perfect for launching a leadership bid.

Speak, the organisation leading the campaign against the research facility, said that it was a 'resounding defeat' for the university, while a university spokeswoman described it as a 'significant advance'.

But his resounding defeat set his pride against his tenacious grip on power.

And you have to remind yourself that this time a year ago, the team that they coached collectively were on the eve of their most resounding defeat.