Murphy's highhandedness rankled others as well. However, the paternalistic threat of the intervention by the British governor rankled Indian nationalists. Off the field, McElwain rankled administrators with his criticisms of the state of the program. However, Johnson rankled Mets management with his easygoing style. Nevertheless, Namath publicly guaranteed a Jets win before the game, which rankled Ewbank. This rankled a fan base used to contending for a national title every year. These works rankled the largely socialist academic establishment of France. The Peace Mission Movement's depression era alliance with the radical left still rankled many. The defeat in 1870-71 rankled, especially the loss of Alsace and Lorraine. The tour, although extensive, did not include the UK, which rankled with British fans. Others, rankled by his leadership style, desired a more consensus-based approach. He continued to target sponsors whose advertising copy rankled him. This civilian control and the restriction on military operations rankled the military.