Threads, Sockets & PHP

Question

Hi All,

I have a threaded winform application that connects to a service (i do not control. we will call it "uber-service") via tcp sockets.

Now i want to create a PHP driven web front end (as this is to be hosted on linux servers)

I have had some successful tests using php sockets. The issue is PHP will close the socket after each request. 

The way i thought of getting round this was maybe on the first connect send a new Guid that the PHP side can save.

Would it be possible to say:

1) On first connect from PHP send guid
2) Create new thread and connect to "uber-service" and maintain a connection. Save thread in a static Dictionary<Guid, Thread> 
3) On next connection from PHP if received Guid, Load thread associated and do what message PHP has sent?
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If it is possible can anyone see any downfalls? 


Thanks!!!

James