It was reported that Speed had a training ground argument with Bolton manager Sammy Lee, after being left out of the 1-0 loss against Chelsea that left Wanderers in serious trouble near the foot of the Premiership.

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McGeady had four Rangers defenders scrambling in his wake in 68 minutes, yet could not trouble McGregor with his left-foot shot.

BBC: Rangers 2-1 Celtic

In Kentucky, where the string of Democratic governors stretched back over three decades, the party was in trouble long before the president set foot in the Bluegrass State.

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Despite their courageous fightback Blackburn remain in serious trouble and they remain rooted to the foot of the Premiership table.

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Soon after, the big striker attempted a left-foot shot that did not have enough curl to trouble the Rangers goal, then Hamilton enjoyed an increasingly rare foray into the home side's half, with Imrie the man who attempted a shot on goal.

BBC: Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

The Scarlets showed some good touches of their own in those opening stages, providing evidence they have the ability to trouble the best of teams when on the front foot.

BBC: Leinster 45-8 Scarlets

The ninth round was a scrappier affair but Burns finished it in trouble after finding himself on the ropes and struggling to get back on the front foot.

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