Derek Buxton

[Bluehoop]

How sad is that news on the official!
I used to love reading his factoids back in the 70's
RIP to another R's link :shame:

[scott_jones]

If I remember right he got treated pretty badly by the club at times as well :(

RIP

[Frode]

RIP

[qblockpete]

I can remember his stats and found it very interesting, remember that he had a page each programme/

Anyone know what happened to michael Whale who also used to write articles?

[Neil]

I can remember his stats and found it very interesting, remember that he had a page each programme/

Anyone know what happened to michael Whale who also used to write articles?

Retired probably was also on Nationwide.

Rip to A name I grew up with in the programme.

[Bluehoop]

I can remember his stats and found it very interesting, remember that he had a page each programme/

Anyone know what happened to michael Whale who also used to write articles?

Yep, had a page every game when the prog was a real entertaining read
Don't know what happened to the Whale - got sacked by Talk Sport a while back IIC but other than that?

[IsleworthRanger]

Use to love reading his stats in the old chequered programmes and then testing mates at school

RIP Derek

[Gtleighsr3]

Use to love reading his stats in the old chequered programmes and then testing mates at school

RIP Derek

too true

[Easy]

RIP Derek

[superhoop67]

I can remember his stats and found it very interesting, remember that he had a page each programme/

Anyone know what happened to michael Whale who also used to write articles?

Micheal Wale lives off the Askew Rd and does a bit for LBC

[Goddard]

If I remember right he got treated pretty badly by the club at times as well :(

RIP

Yes he did, recently.
Anyway, that's for another thread I suppose.




RIP, to Derek Buxton.... a part of my childhood/youth.

[californiahoop]

RIP, grew up with that gentleman. I think all the previous problems he had with the club where resolved, I am sure I remember him doing something a little while back?

[RussRanger]

I am really saddened by this news.

When I used to write occasionally for the programme in the late 80's he would often name check me on his page and me likewise.

Through that he and I became great friends and would often write to each other and, despite our mickey-taking out of each others work, we had a mutual respect for each other. Sadly we lost touch soon after my mum died. My fault, I was too depressed to keep in contact with many people.

It is testament to our friendship and his greatness that I still have all the letters he sent me from that time.

I will miss this very dear friend.

RIP Derek. You are a true QPR legend.

[Ric-Roc]

Sad to hear that. Was always a great read. RIP

[Kit]

Always the first article I went to as a kid, to see what sequences were on or when wasthe last time we beat todays opponents etc etc really miss the stats today......RIP