But first, for those new to this, and indeed to those who previously hit the little X in the corner when previously confronted with my column, thanks for popping by and let me explain what I will be attempting to do throughout the season.

Every year players come and go at QPR, but the majority of them you hardly hear even a whisper about them once they've left. However, as a follower of the non league game, I can assure you that many of them are still plying there trade, albeit at grounds where you may end up seeing more burgers than fans.

Within these pages I will be keeping you up to date with their progress throughout the weeks. As well as the ex players I will also keep you posted on other connections to QPR. This could be anything from a player we have been linked with, to the team we will be losing to in the First round of the FA Cup this year!

So what brought me back to the keyboard? Well on Monday night at Aylesbury, the mighty "ducks" sprung a little surprise. The first was their new player coach - Steve Gallen. Yes, the Magic Hat's brother was no doubt very happy to prevent his more famous namesake from adding to his tally.

Secondly, and at the other end of the pitch, was another who failed to get on the score sheet. Luke Sheekey. He scored goals by the hatful in a lower league at the end of last season but wouldn't be sure of getting a contract with Aylesbury after this game.

Rangers' most recent departure Leroy Griffiths is also heading back to non-league. The team hoping to get him to the contract stage is the other side we have played so far - Farnborough Town. They are desperate to get him to sign, and he is expected to do so any day now.

Barnet have signed two ex Rangers players this summer. Although they may have both been struggling to hold down a berth in their league teams I think you'll agree with me that for a non-league side they will have one of the strongest central defensive partnerships around this season. They will start the first game with Danny Maddix and Chris Plummer at the back!

Meanwhile Aldershot, who last season probably had the most success with ex hoops have given a trial to another - diminutive ex under-19 left wing back Sam Scully. He not only played in the 5-0 demolition of Ash United but also got on the scoresheet. Let's hope he can follow it up with a contract.

In the management stakes, the most distinguished ex player around is Paul Parker. He steered Chelmsford to a respectable mid table finish in the Dr Martens league last season amidst widespread praise for his management ability, but he's had a change of view. Not impressed when told he would have his budget cut back and zero money for players, he took his ball and went to play elsewhere. His new employers are Welling United and they are making it known they do have the budget. So there's no excuse for Paul this season!

Finally, the player we all feel sorry for and shake our heads in unison whenever we hear his name is in the news again. Leon Jeanne earned a Welsh league winners medal last season but, sadly, Barry Town have said goodbye to him. They claim that his inability to hold down a place at the end of the season suggests he will not make it into the managers plans in the coming season, so they have decided to "let him go". Where will he end up next? Who knows, it's a funny old game, but I'll keep my eye open.

I can't keep up with everything though. Non-league football is a massive entity. So in order to make this the most informative column, I will need your help. If you spot an ex hoop grabbing a headline on the back of the local paper, drop me a line, and make sure he doesn't get away with it!

Roll on the new season...