Once more the rumours start that Take That could be performing this year complete with Robbie Williams. This sounds a bit like old news, as last year the rumours were rife that Robbie was going to appear with Take That, only appearing as a hologram. Then there was the story of Take That appearing with Robbie at Milton Keynes, well what ever came of that?

At their press conference to promote their forthcoming UK tour, they are reported as saying they would be thrilled to have Robbie. Howard Donald telling the journalists: "It would be lovely to have Robbie join us and let’s just say we’re keeping in touch about it"

He added: "Having Robbie on stage with us to sing would be amazing and we’ll have to wait and see if he’s up for it, we certainly are."

The tour begins in November and here are the dates for those interested:

Birmingham NEC (November 16,17,19,20)
Glasgow SECC (22,23,24)
Newcastle Arena (26,27)
London 02 Arena (29,30)
Manchester MEN Arena (December 10,11,13,14,15,17,18,19)