The Ref

by Doug Allec

274 pages, Hardcover

Published April 24, 2026

About the author

The author of The Ref has led a chequered life. Born into poverty in South East London, England, in the 1940s. Educated at West Square School in Westminster, London, he became a successful athlete, excelling in track running but declined an invitation to join the Gordon Pirie running club to join a local professional football club. In his adult life he went on to work successfully in commerce.

Reviews

[R J Mckay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much chaos and not enough plot.