Sorry stuck on a view.
12a Regret about getting out up [7 I think] r?r?e?d
15a Trimmed facial hair put up with
15d punt boarded early thus leads
12a Regret about getting out up. not sure if 3 or 5 o r7
17a Researcher's original snake file [4]
19a fish not eaten by old defenders [4] r??? rudd?
18d Track suit initially substandard [5] ??o?r
Redglenys, if you still enjoy tackling the crossword, even if you feel you're not doing well, you should stick with it. If it's become no fun and a real chore, find another puzzle that suits you better!