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Rollers tribute to Charlie....

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Tramore Ranger, Jan 17, 2016.

  1. KPDHoopster

    KPDHoopster Well-Known Member

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    Fitting tribute to QPR "hero", who stands head and shoulders above QPR contemporaries.

    Oh and I believe "E" is the correct answer.
     
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    As good as ever from Roller, that's a fantastic tribute to Austin. I wouldn't expect anything less, he's an excellent writer. He's managed to drag up some terrific memories that even I had temporarily forgotten.
     
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    Good stuff Roller, a fitting tribute.
     
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    Many thanks to all those who have been so kind to such a stunted article, deeply appreciated.

    Stan, I assume the "soft as a divot" is a polite way of saying " silly old sod"?
     
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    You're not old mate.
     
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    You may be right. Divot was a term of affectionate abuse where I grew up. I said nice things too mate. Not sure why....
     
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    Great read, thanks. At least he gets ample praise here, even if he feels he doesn't get the praise he deserves...just read this on the BBC...posted at 11:10 on the rolling sports news;

    New Southampton signing Charlie Austin on Football Focus: "I didn't get the credit I deserved for doing how well I did at QPR last season.

    "Nobody expected me to sign for a club on the up like Southampton."
     
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