Humdinger
NOUN slang
1) a person or thing considered excellent of its kind

Our under 14 boys will train on Tuesday night knowing they are an England tier one team who can stand toe-to-toe with the very best. In an absorbing contest against an athletic/talented/ street wise Cheltenham, the only disappointment our young men can have is that the chips didn’t fall their way in the closing moments in a 4:3 defeat. The opening ten minutes were dominated by the opposition's passing game, which was almost without fault, and which deservedly lead to a finely finished first goal. As Wotton awaited the restart whistle, one wondered if and how the tide might be turned. The answer would appear to be DNA. Wotton DNA. In every department, in every position and in every meeting of swords, the dial was turned up to 11. Under pressure and chasing an equaliser, it was no surprise that our more decorated players could take up the challenge but the most gratifying aspect of the fixture was how our less experienced players visible grew and shone, every one. By half time it was Cheltenham who were rattled and dazed, Wotton 2:1 up with fine finishes from Jake and Reuben Edwards. Attack and counter attack defined the second half, with spectators’ pulses racing. OMG! Cheltenham nick one back 2: 2, Immediately Wotton respond with Wilf winning a penalty flick, with Jake converting. 3:2 up. Cheltenham press and Wotton stand strong with amazing composure, fluid passing and lung busting effort. Wotton press, and a fourth goal is saved by the cross bar. Bodies fly and goalies earn their keep at both ends but Cheltenham nick another equalizer. In tennis terms, final set tie break! With Wotton carded down to 10 players (harsh your honour?) Cheltenham sensed an opportunity and win a short corner. Despite what VAR might term a clear and obvious error, Cheltenham’s goal stands, a result is recorded and handshakes abound. Amidst the obvious disappointment of the moment, 12 Wotton players left the stage, a little taller, their mettle on display.

‘Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat’. F. Scott Fitzgerald