to the fore

It’s another question whether some Western intelligence agency is funding such figures, but it’s hard to imagine them rising to the fore and commanding the loyalty or even the interest of Iran’s masses without having carved out a public image well ahead of time.

Indeed, social media was to the fore when Mumba's emoji-loaded post criticising Ireland's Eurovision selection process made headlines earlier this year.

After a dismal first half in Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis, during which 33-year-old midfield playmaker Isco dazzled, Palmer came to the fore.

West Indies' lack of batting depth came to the fore once again and their hopes in the longer format appear bleak unless Matthews continues to work miracles.

With Walsh, Carberry and Kelly now retired and Frost moving to France after finding opportunities limited since winning a bullying case against fellow jockey Robbie Dunne, it will be interesting to see if other women can rise to the fore in jump racing.