Red, White and True: The Scott Nisbet Story

Red, White and True is the roller-coaster story of Scott Nisbet, tracing his life from its origins in one of the roughest areas in Edinburgh to his emergence as a Rangers cult hero before injury cut short his career at age 25. Nisbet has fought and won battles on and off the park throughout his life. This is his explosive story. Explosive autobiography of Rangers cult hero Scott Nisbet, who has fought and won battles on and off the park throughout his life. Foreword by John Brown with contributions from Ally McCoist, Richard Gough and Sir David Murray. Written with acclaimed Rangers author Alistair Aird, this gripping book includes: Recollections of the challenges Scott faced growing up in one of the roughest areas of Edinburgh, and how expulsion from school almost cost him the chance to sign for Rangers The inside story of life as an apprentice with the Gers How the attendance of Graeme Souness at a Rangers reserve game changed Scott’s career Detailed descriptions of the spats Scott had with Souness, one almost ending in a physical fight How the arrival of Walter Smith revitalised his Rangers career The heartbreaking moment Scott was told his playing career was over at the age of 25 The bitter custody battle that almost left him bankrupt An in-depth look into Scott’s thriving soccer schools and the challenges he has had to overcome to make them successful The devastating diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer and how the challenges of Covid threatened to deny Scott the chance to say goodbye to his children Red, White and True charts the roller-coaster life of a player – and man – whose resilience knows no bounds. A must-read for all Rangers supporters and anyone interested in Scottish football.