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The words of the Premier League supremo will rankle with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho (below), who believes referees are biased against his struggling champions, but Scudamore says glory for another club will underline the competitiveness of the top flight in England.
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTIONS DANE ENDS L I B OVAL TEAT EAU FETA CARAVANS FRONT RENO DAUB GASP BBC PRY PUREE ARISEN DREAMS RATES SEA B I T NEED CENT AMMO GRASS OPINIONS ANTI FEN SOCK STUD FAN TREY HEBE WEE THINKER Across: 1 Brim; 4 Spray; 7 Adept; 8 Elect; 9 Auger; 10 Telepathic; 14 Equals; 16 Rankle; 17 Salamander; 22 Stale; 23 Sacks; 25 Radio; 26 Dress; 27 Anna.
But the thing which must really rankle with Bolton is the abject feeling of guilt after taking pounds 2.5m from Boro for striker Michael Ricketts.
But that reverse against Facey continues to rankle and Eastman has now asked promoter Mick Hennessy to organise a rematch, although Matthew Macklin would become the preferred opponent should he beat Sheffield's Facey in their English title showdown next month.
Maybe it's because he's not very athletic; in fact, he's a little effeminate and that always tends to rankle some people: football coaches, truck drivers, and just about anyone from Texas.
But there are still things about it that rankle, Murray (right) apart.
And though both players and manager Arsene Wenger denied it, the word from others in the Gunners' retinue is that Sol Campbell's dismissal on Wed-nesday night continues to rankle. Specifically, they believe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had promised to speak out in Campbell's defence but is now keeping - or being kept - silent.
Results of the four-year study involving more than 15,000 veterans are likely to rankle some of those who have reported special problems among Vietnam veterans.
But that does not mean it will not rankle with ASW's angry employees.
But I guess something will always rankle in the female mind.
It might rankle with a few of Rovers' loyal fans - notably those who booed Clint last weekend - but he deserves all the success and plaudits that come his way.
Down: 1 Smack; 2 Frame; 3 Aglow; 4 Sleeve; 6 Decorate; 7 Exercise; 12 Relative; 13 On and off; 14 Rot; 15 Fly; 19 Rankle; 21 Shame; 22 Swine; 23 Pylon.
'That will rankle with me forever but at least the future of this club is secure.'