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I discovered The Lounge because it was here. I also think it has developed a cult following and enabled some Skates to take part as well, I genuinely think we have had a better quality debate / campaign as a result. Maybe we can advertise the thread on the main board.

Hope they get liquidated soon, we need to plan the PTS celebration evening. Looking forward to 'Toasting' their demise. We need a flash venue we wouldn't normally be able to afford with some over the hill rockers as entertainment. The kitty will be funded on the basis of £1 per post, although in homage to this thread we will reduce it to 20p, then to 2p and finally accept it will be 'Bring a Bottle' and held in the parks.

It seems that the Football League have kept their powder dry, watched the situation unfold and then given Brian Mahwhinney a call to find out how it should really be done. All I can say is, wow. The Football League has not only hit them for the current situation – they have covered their next sneaky moves as well. I genuinely cannot see a way out for the Skates now other than liquidation or the Football League backing up the truck. For those feeling sorry for them, don’t. They are like an alcoholic that was given a new liver and kept on drinking.

Couldnt have put it better myself.

Not a midfielder, but sounds like a strong lad. http://hobnob.royals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=114178

Ok, my bad. I apologise for not reading the whole of his timeline.

Alan Nixon hinting on Twitter that Buttner could be going to Reading.

Cue the pictures of Moneyfields. They used to train there.

Happy Anniversary Nutjobs. I wonder whether we still all be happy together this time next year or will have split up due to bereavement?

Whitey, if you could try and make your next update Saints related so we don't get moaned at for allowing this to stay on the main board (sticky to boot) it would be much appreciated Sounds like a wake up call for you and a warning for others. Get well soon.

If you give a 44 year old a 3 year deal what do you expect?

I'd move to South Africa, indeed been taking Hutch's counsel on it for a while. I am quite fortunate that we own a property there and could live there for a good while without needing to work, see my kids grow up etc. I am worried about how I keep my handicap high to maintain my bandit status as I'd be forced to play every day. So I have a straight choice, keep climbing the greasy pole to a 'C' level position in a big UK company or semi-retire. Reading the Whitey thread on the main board puts it in to perspective.

But posters make a good point, please keep this to the topic of Alex Buttner.

The Mods are currently in pre-season mode. We are working on our fitness preparing for the long campaign ahead To be honest discussing QPR is significantly more interesting than some of the 'banter' that has gone on over the past few weeks.

I do the commute into London every day. Seriously thinking of sacking it off and emigrating.

Brings it all back. What a legend.

Pretty sure all the Rangers players took a pay cut. Imagine his wages will be be on a par with our top earners with a big sign on fee in lieu of not have to pay McPompey anything.

Get well soon fella.

Another thread blown off track. Please feel free to continue in TMS

I make it 20 days.........

Keep it on topic please. If you want to take a trip down memory lane about 'he said, she said' please do it via PM and spare the rest of us. Personally I found the Championship promotion the best, felt like a team with great spirit punching above our weight, just like it did when I first supported.

Agree about Lallana, I'd like to see him running at centre-backs more often. I understand we a re probably multi-tasking on deals - it does seem strange though as Adkins spent good money on a LB only last year and we have a good young prospect coming through in that position - that's all

Personally think that a GK, CB, CM and RM are bigger priorities. Given that it obvious, would this guy be first choice?

What is our obsession with left-backs? This fella would be our 5th.

Point made and looks like this one has veered a little off topic.