I’ll bet Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow are regretting ever meeting up at a football game a few weeks ago.

The tabloids are going to town on this story, today speculating that because Robbie has recently bought a mansion in the country, he’ll be needing some cash to pay the mortgage.

I mean, they’re even interpreting a comment like:

I’d like to think we’d be the only band in the history of music to get together because of artistic differences.

as a positive signal that he’s considering re-joining the band.

This is despite Gary Barlow stating that they don’t need Robbie and Robbie doesn’t need them.

I don’t want to dash the hopes of housewives everywhere, but I just don’t believe it’ll happen. Take That have proven they can be successful without Robbie. And does Robbie want or need Take That? I don’t think so.

If Robbie Williams could get his act together long enough to rejoin the boys, then he’d be just as capable of releasing a new solo album (which he’s working on). The best I think we can expect is a cameo appearance at a live TT show or a collaboration on a single.

As a matter of fact, I think all that Robbie needs is to prove that he and the other guys are on speaking terms again. I think that would restore Robbie’s reputation in the eyes of the public, clearing the way for him to resume his solo career. But maybe with some decent tunes this time round, eh?

Am I the only one who thinks that Take That should remain a four-piece at this stage of their career? Or are you still craving the classic lineup?