Serious, intellectually competent defenders of abortion no longer claim that abortion is not, or can not be known to be, the violent killing of a human being in utero. (firstthings.com)
In addition Arsenal has one of the most experienced and competent defenders ever to wear the shirt, in Steve Bould as assistant manager, yet there is no apparent influence in his coaching of the team. (justarsenal.com)
Gibbs is certainly no Ashley Cole, but was a competent defender in his time for us, but there was always better available. (justarsenal.com)