Paul John Ferris (born 10 November 1963 [1]) is a Scottish author and organised crime figure. Ferris was an enforcer for Glasgow 'Godfather' Arthur Thompson in the early 1980s. Known …

In 1990, in his cell in Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow, Paul Ferris reflects on his childhood. Young Paul is told by his father to always beware of strangers, to always be loyal, and to be a "lion" …

Jan 9, 2013 · The Wee Man depicts Ferris’s rise through the city’s murky underworld, his relationship with Glasgow godfather Arthur Thompson and his rivalry with his son, Arthur “Fat …

Arthur Thompson, Godfather of the crime world and senior partner of the Krays, recruited young Ferris as a bagman, debt collector and equaliser. Feared for his capacity for extreme violence,...

Dec 31, 2024 · Ferris, the son of an armed robber, grew up just 300 yards from the home of notorious Glasgow crime boss Arthur Thompson, which was known as the Ponderosa. He …

Jul 25, 1998 · In the vicious Glasgow underworld, young hardmen earned their spurs by stabbing and shooting, writes ANNA SMITH. Among the thugs was one more ruthless than the rest - …

Jan 31, 2023 · Scottish author and organised crime figure, Paul Ferris was an enforcer for Glasgow 'Godfather' Arthur Thompson. Known for his ruthlessness and extreme violence, he …

Dec 30, 2024 · Notorious former gangster Paul Ferris has revealed the hardest fight of his life was going straight after a life of crime. Now, Ferris, 61, has warned a new generation of organised …

Paul Frederick Ferris (February 15, 1929–November 16, 2018) [1] was a Welsh biographer and novelist. Born in Swansea, Wales, in 1929, he was educated at the Bishop Gore School …

Jan 11, 2025 · Paul found joy in mentoring young athletes as a coach for the Expos Little League and Baybank Babe Ruth teams. He was an enthusiastic supporter of his sons' athletic …