Ragged A**** Ruffian

<p><strong>Cup finals business gambles love loss and plenty of laughter-this is the extraordinary life of Les Gilson.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From the high-octane world of professional football in the 1950s and 60s to the equally unpredictable world of business Gilson's memoir takes you on a journey filled with thrilling victories and humbling defeats. As a former footballer who lived through the golden era of the sport Les shares behind-the-scenes stories of big matches and bigger personalities. But when the final whistle blew on his playing career his story was far from over.</p><p><br></p><p>In business Les faced his own rollercoaster of promotions relegations and everything in between. His resilience wit and charm carried him through both triumphs and heartbreaks giving readers an honest and compelling account of life on and off the pitch. Packed with nostalgia humor and hard-earned wisdom this memoir is a celebration of determination passion and the beautiful game.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the unforgettable story of a man who played with heart-whether chasing trophies or building a legacy.</p>