Leach was the original model for the cover of the Strength Thru Oi! album (1981). [2] Leach started work as a bouncer in East London, where he became involved with Tony Tucker, then Pat Tate, both of whom worked as large scale dealers in ecstasy during the rave era in the late 1980s.

Jan 7, 2017 · These photos show the battle-scarred faces of the football hard men who ruled the terraces during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Football-related violence during the 1980s and 1990s was widely...

Gary Clarke, also known as Boatsy, of the Forest Executive Crew said being part of the Nottingham club firm gave him an identity. Carlton Leach was a member of the West Ham ICF. Reformed hooligan Ian Bailey followed Hartlepool across the country. Jason Marriner was part of the Chelsea Headhunters.

Oct 29, 2024 · West Ham's notorious Inter City Firm, which inspired a string of gritty hooligan flicks like 'Green Street,' had the football terraces trembling during the 80s. Former ICF frontrunner Carlton Leach recalled one particular bone-chilling incident when he thought he'd bitten off more than he could chew. ‌

Jun 9, 2016 · Carlton Leach was a member of West Ham's ICF. His story was told in the film 'Rise of the Foot Soldier' Credit: Exclusivepix Media. His new work explores football hooliganism through...

In late 1980s, Carlton Leach’s fearsome reputation landed him a bouncer’s job in East London clubs, where he met Tony Tucker, who was a big dealer of the drug ecstasy at nightclubs and dance clubs. As a result of his friendship with Tony, he was also drawn into the illegal activities.

Jul 24, 2024 · They have many infamous members the likes of Andy Swallow, Carlton Leach, Cass Pennant, and a whole legion of other tough men. In fact, in the 80s a documentary featured notable names from West Hams mob and they have a fierce rivalry with Millwall.

Mar 28, 2023 · Born in Canning Town on 12 th March 1959, the name Carlton Leach is synonymous with football hooliganism, gangland crime, bodybuilding and the notorious drug scene of the 80s.

Oct 13, 2022 · CARLTON LEACH was a notorious British criminal in the 1980s and 1990s before he decided to leave his life of crime and become a reformed man. After turning his back on crime, Leach became a best-selling author and the subject of a film that grossed £220,868.

Feb 3, 2025 · My latest video dissects a chilling chapter from Carlton Leach’s book Muscle, where his associates were allegedly captured by the so-called ‘Turkish Mafia,’ injected with truth serum, and subjected to brutal torture over a missing shipment of drugs.