Only days before he spoke out against supposed irregularities , he had accepted his defeat and phoned Barrow to congratulate him on his victory , informing him that he bore " no ill will " .
За несколько дней до заявления о предполагаемых нарушениях , он признал своё поражение и по телефону поздравил Бэрроу с победой , сказав , что " не держит зла " .