Essex Boys, ICF, Rise of the Foot Soldier & West Ham: Carlton Leach

The true ‘Rise of the Footsoldier’ is a story far more intense and shocking than the film franchise about Carlton Leach’s life. From his involvement in the notorious Inter City Firm, to his days building a name for himself in the criminal underworld, Carlton’s life has been dominated by extreme violence, hard drugs, and the infamous murders of his friends: the so-called ‘Essex Boys’. Carlton still has new insight into the truth behind the brutal crimes, paranoia, and wanting to honour his friends’ name nearly 30 years on.
You can get hold of Carlton's Book on Amazon or find more info at CartlonLeach.com.
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[@raddimusmcchoyber3362]

Mr Woodall is a cracking interviewer. He respects his guests but also shows none of the fear or excessive deference that too many weak interviewers do. He’s relatable and down to earth but doesn’t let the interview wander off into the long grass, keeps it to the point. He also doesn’t have a big ego, knows not to make it all about himself, that allows him to skilfully draw great stuff out of his guests. This channel deserves to grow and grow.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Cheers for your comment Raddimus and I’m glad you enjoyed this episode with Carlton. We are fairly new to KZbin and excited to see where this channel can go! Good man 👍🏼👍🏼

[@dannycattell8084]

Agreed man to fackin right raddimus

[@Isleofskye]

@@DodgeWoodall This was my introduction to your good self and I really enjoyed your style and have Subscribed. From a Millwall fan, in his 7th decade of attending The Den, and been to 1,770 matches and visited 84 Away Grounds. and never lifted a finger in my life either at Football or life, generally from The Elephant and Castle, originally. Good Luck M8...

[@georgedrum1299]

Nobody was grassing on anybody!! No one was tipping off the old bill!! Police officer Ken tappendon was our nemesis and he's written his book, also there was a 400 police intelligence unit known as the southern intelligence unit travelling around the country & infiltrating the travellers festival network & raves , I was part of spiral tribe, forward the revolution 🙂

[@teebee7374]

@@Isleofskye Fair Play M8!

[@Jamesbe3ker]

Looking forward to rise of the foot solider 15 pat tate’s nan’s story

[@captainkickoff3565]

Do you not like the films

[@VipersNest]

😄😄😄😄

[@Jamesbe3ker]

@@captainkickoff3565 yh the first 2 cause they were based off truth the rest aren’t

[@jackdobson1992]

Lol

[@Jayp19900]

😂❤

[@garyfearon2527]

3 bullying idiots got whacked for being 3 bullying idiots . Carlton has made a career telling us all that in a roundabout way

[@tomleach1428]

@@thermosish nothing wrong with leach name son lol

[@the90sfattyfromtakethat]

He went round the roundabout a few times now 😂

[@scally84]

​@Cheezus Sliced 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Matty19715]

​@Cheezus Sliced 🤣🤣💯! Belter that lad👍

[@frankjaeger3268]

Bang! This comment 😂

[@taramilton8695]

When Carlton related the story of how his father was the real hero for working so hard to provide for the family it reminded me of The Jam (Paul Weller) song 'Just Who is the Five O'clock Hero?' The man who goes out and puts the bread on the table for the love of his family as Carlton said is a hero in the real world. Respect and thank you for a valuable insight into a time that has flown by like a river.

[@leejamesphoto]

Carlton nailed it when he talked about his Dad. I personally felt that and get what hes saying. Respect to all the hard working Dads out there.

[@WayneAnthony]

Great to see Carlton. I was a co-founder of Genesis'88, and Carlton and Dave G were the best of that bunch. He was right in saying that other promoters were grassing us up every week.... I witnessed Carlton take his first pill, within half hour he was dancing with the crowd in the warehouse. Love him... ;)

[@DodgeWoodall]

Nice one Wayne 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ko-jaxxedm9643]

i was there too what a night big j 😂

[@trueking1857]

I was there too I loved it when Carlton ran around the club and then looked at Tony tucker smiled and said this is my rise of the footsoldier and then pat tate flew in with Craig rolfe on the jet powered Range Rover they all went crazy because the pizza they ordered didn’t have 4 fucking toppings

[@mbull7458]

​@@trueking1857What do you mean you don't do Cheese!!😂

[@DeanEdmundson]

Fuckin lies

[@saulallix6072]

I work in aviation and spend a lot of time in hotels. These interviews really help pass the time. Brilliant work please keep going

[@jamiecoulson1016]

You work in Aldi and sleep on your mums couch

[@Burning_Saints]

​@jamiecoulson1016 Sounds like projection, it's alright mate, Aldi pay enough for you to afford another pair of black air forces and a nylon tracksuit.

[@TheCampfather]

Met him in the Louden was an absolute gentleman of a guy. Took plenty time to chat and have a picture and never mentioned the usual that he would probably get tired talking about. Seemed to love being in there with the Rangers fans. Brilliant day

[@jamiecoulson1016]

Up the billy boys

[@MaddogKernan]

I met him some months ago, he lives about 10 mins from my house in witham essex

[@alangordon7660]

In short 3 bullies mess with real villains and get dealt with

[@geminisundone]

Truth. Simple as that.

[@ponyboycurtis3795]

Yep.. I'm glad you summed up in a few words what some people are still asking questions about today.

[@Hookythehammer]

3 words.....Canning town mob

[@greatwhitesharky3261]

@@Hookythehammer who's that - Mr H?

[@Sixtysecondmovies220]

In short 3 villains mess with real chihuahuas..the end

[@jeffalderman2563]

Brilliant interview. The way Carlton speaks freely with out blowing his own trumpet is so refreshing.

[@2buntv743]

*Carlton

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

What trumpet exactly?

[@jeffalderman2563]

@2BUNTV yeah I know... Predictive texts on my phone kicked in

[@qualiarob5951]

Seriously, Dodge, this is one of the best channels on youtube. You're doing a tip-top quality job and I wish you all the best for now and the future. Thank you so much for the outstanding podcasts.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Nice one Rob and glad you are enjoying the channel 👍🏼👍🏼

[@chrisclayton2162]

He’s bang on with he’s podcast great work doge ❤

[@DodgeWoodall]

Cheers Chris 👌🏼

[@Gaggyboy8]

Dodge has the best channel on KZbin it’s compulsive viewing

[@DodgeWoodall]

@@Gaggyboy8 Thanks mate 😊

[@benm6855]

Dodge is by far the best Podcaster. He's going to blow up soon, he should be getting loads more views than this. Another belter, thank you so much for all of the content.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Kind words Ben 🙏 We’ve been on KZbin properly now for 4 months and excited to keep bringing everyone more content in 2023 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bruceberry5931]

Pull your toungue out FFS

[@DodgeWoodall]

For More Video Clips 👇 Instagram.com/Eventful.Lives.Podcast

[@liamhawkins4062]

Can you put chapters on the videos, please. so I can come back in bits , trying to make my first million, these distractions are not helping too much.

[@maxfegen2651]

Seen a few podcasts with carlton but this is the best by far .carlton can be very vague and go off the track quite a bit but you brought him back and got him to elaborate on his stories .Top interview

[@DodgeWoodall]

Thanks Max 👍🏼👍🏼

[@johngilmore697]

He's brain-dead.

[@azzatargett1098]

It’s because he didn’t know them

[@johngilmore697]

@@azzatargett1098 Eat crow

[@Ickie71]

Agreed first timer here for this Podcast,and ill be back for some more for sure.Subbed n shared.

[@MichaelClarke75]

How are these figures so low. These podcasts are off the scale. Dodge your ability to ask the right questions and listen and let your guests talk….amazing!

[@TheCarltonLeach]

He's good, he has loyal subscribers like yourself, he'll blow up soon enough!

[@DodgeWoodall]

Nice one Michael 👌🏼 We are 4 months into focusing our energy into KZbin and really enjoying the journey so far. Welcome on board 🙏👍🏼

[@dannymurphy4199]

This was a really good podcast , carried him self so well, no bollox just honesty

[@Mike1974P]

The happiest part for me was carlton's sister beating cancer as I buried my dad 3 weeks ago to it evil wicked disease....so happy for the chap ..and great upload.also brings back bloody great memories 💯💯💯💯

[@davinche14]

Agreed! 💯 Sorry for your loss. RIP 🙏🏾

[@Mike1974P]

@davinche14 my dads at peace my friend....thats all what matters but God do I miss him ...my dad my hero could not ask for a better father ...thank u m8 all my best to the best 💯💯

[@24327355]

Guys as a Glasgow Rangers fan we had the West Ham lads up for a friendly pre season, they were in all the Rangers pubs with mixed fans....Top top guys n gals....welcome anytime.

[@jamiecoulson1016]

Up the billy boys

[@robertomeara3469]

Same wave length😂

[@stevendodd1987]

Watching from Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, Carlton is a top bloke, very down to earth and honest given his background. Always enjoy his interviews. Brilliant episode dodge 👏👏

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Steve and glad you enjoyed 👌🏼

[@stevendodd1987]

@@DodgeWoodall class as always mate love this channel keep up the great work

[@seltonk5136]

​@@stevendodd1987 too many times directly, I had a moody blues cassette and a copy of Arthur 2 On The Rocks with Dudley Moor. Never ask Mark about it ?

[@projectt4587]

Quality pod cast, quality interviewer and a quality bloke in Carlton. Carlton your grandkids will absolutely love ya 👍

[@richh9241]

Blimey, that last few minutes nearly set me off. Even the hardest man in the world is floored when you ask him about his kids. What a great conversation, yet again Dodge, fascinating and at times tough ground to walk. Really great podcast, thank you.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Yeah it was emotional Rich and glad you enjoyed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamiestewart48]

Hardest man in the world? Good lord.

[@richh9241]

@@jamiestewart48 You misunderstand, I wasn't saying he was the hardest man in the world, I was suggesting EVEN the hardest man in the world is floored when you would bring up his kids. It's why I used the word "even". It's called language, you should check it out.

[@DeanEdmundson]

Hardest man in the world???? You sure

[@richh9241]

@@jogon7914 I see what you mean... Good point. I was obviously talking in general terms, thanks for the heads up!

[@paulmilesuk1]

You just got a new subscriber. Great interview. No bull, let the man speak and got a great interview. Nice. Heres to the future! 🍻

[@DodgeWoodall]

Welcome on board Paul 👍🏼👍🏼

[@frankandrewjames7805]

Great interview! I lived in London during 80's and 90's and would have crossed paths with this guy loads of times. They were heady times in London.

[@dannysmith4102]

Had the pleasure of meeting carlton not long ago absolute gentleman

[@deejayzagadka7656]

say sothing abut this scums that was shot you gonna find out how gentleman he is !!!! like the one get what they got it !!!

[@jamesjones3371]

Sorry to hear that

[@jaydebeer7251]

3 bullies, who got done... they caused so much trouble in Essex that it was bound to happen....

[@bradleyclutton4564]

Ricky played him perfectly, first film was brilliant. Top interview

[@garysvan]

Totally agree, 1st film was brilliant and he was played very well by Ricci Harnett.

[@VeteranHedonist]

Yea, first film was class but they picked the bones from it with the prequels.

[@normanseagull4027]

Agree and there wasn't a weak actor in the film.

[@ayshajohnston962]

I’ve grown up in Forest Gate my whole life so it’s so interesting to hearing tales of it back in the day. Find all of this very interesting.

[@dannycattell8084]

Do you know something Carlton Leech has to be one of the most down to earth straight to the point hard men from that era in the UK Nuff Respect to ya man... Im a Spurs fan, myself not forgetting old Mansfield Town MSE & YIDS 4 life.

[@lucywest4958]

What a nice down to earth bloke, I feel the same about my dad, he done all the overtime he could to give me a better life, he also had dementia, but Carlton what a humble man you are

[@essoblue9288]

It's nice to sit down after a loss and get the popcorn out and go over the reasons for why things can happen at times. You live and learn in the best possible taste.

[@sentinal2337]

Ive never sat and watched any of these podcasts on the internet for 90 minutes but, this was really interesting and the time flew by. Really enjoyed it.

[@haydoncooper3744]

Watched The Rise and Fall not long ago and just getting into the history of the Essex Boys. Absolutely fantastic history.

[@jane1605]

Kudos to Carlton for giving his dad respect 🙏

[@Shorehamboy91]

I love how the majority of people that have a life like this always look back to their dad and appreciate how hard life is on the straight and narrow

[@mickyshawcross9347]

Dodge you’re killing it mate. You’re conversational skill are second to none.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Micky and nice one for the message 👍🏼👍🏼

[@davidbutler1622]

Jonathan Ross was better

[@matthewarmitage6681]

West Ham were no way the most multi cultural firm around back in the day! Birmingham, West Brom and Leicester all were more mixed than West Ham ever were. And yes nobody can ever deny that West Ham were one of the best, but numbers played a big part.

[@petewatson2502]

Excellent interview, great questions being asked and answered in an honest and free flowing manner…….. best I’ve seen in a long time

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed Pete 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Stuee6899]

Brilliant podcast. Crazy thing about Pat & Tony’s relationship, they only knew each other for two years and Pat spent 18 months of that locked up (approximately) Pat was collateral damage, not the cause.

[@paulkemp6314]

Didn’t Tucker buy a house and a Porsche with some gangsters cash and paid the price

[@djmastergroove946]

​@@paulkemp6314supposedly according to another witness! Apparently the hit was for Tony because he didn't pay back 400 grand. Some robbery went down or something. Tony was supposed to launder the money through some clubs but the guy's who did the robbery went to jail and when they got out after a few year's the money was never seen again. (Apparently) from another witness. Who according to him also drove the hitman!

[@user-ic5me2oo3e]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂, cockneys are proper real life bellends, still going on about 3 bouncer bullies who stood on doors taking tackle off kids

[@smokedog2185]

Why did they end Craig and Tony with the 1st head shots but only wound pat with 1st couple of shot then finish him with 2 head shots, they obviously wanted him to suffer more and to have sum last words with him

[@user-ic5me2oo3e]

@@smokedog2185 oh my God, ladies and gentlemen we have a real live one here, Mr smokedog, do you lose sleep over it or are you going on who wants to be a millionaire and your thinking that might be one of the questions, can you please tell us what difference it makes, don't forget you've still got your 50/50 and your phone Carlton leach

[@kidger3703]

Just came across this channel and spot on 👌🏻!! Brilliant way he interviews, just like a chat down the pub and such a relaxed flow. Always good listening to carltons stories.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Thanks Kidger 👍🏼👍🏼

[@nibbletouch7566]

There is something really fascinating about that era and scene. A time gone by. Sounds great, until it goes south, usually due to too many drugs. So interesting. He looks great at 64 by the way. Great podcast.

[@bradleykinsella9407]

Carlton is a proper nice old skool east end fella, all the best Carlton

[@AndyNorton-hz5gc]

Another cracking video,keep up the good work dodge. Slowly making my way through ur videos. Looking forward to the bisping interview 👍🏼

[@ZeScorpion]

Great interview yet again Dodge. Carlton a bit of an enigma in most interviews but you really got the most out of any I've heard. You have a knack for asking the right questions at the right time & that's a gift mate. ⚒️

[@DodgeWoodall]

Much appreciated David ⚒

[@PaulSinghSelhi-VFX-TUTORIALS]

People seem to forget Millwall is on the Dark Side of the River. They were originally on the Island. West Ham are their natural rivals.

[@kyliebaby1391]

Nice to hear him mention the Zulu’s. I’ve not heard about them in years, a friend of mine was with them as a youngster. He’s so right about the little club firms. I’ve known a few and much respect. Cass was an idol of mine as a kid. 🥰

[@carlwomersley2982]

CASS IS MASSIVE...GREAT MAN...IM FROM A PLACE CALLED CASTLEFORD..IM A LEEDS SUPPORTER BUT LOVE WEST HAM AMMAZING TEAM N CREW....WERE ALL UK ERE ..UNLESS WERE BATTLING WERE GREAT FRIENDS...TOP MAN ....

[@kevinrobinson291]

1st time ever watching a podcast, so glad it was this one. Grow up in the 90s with acid and pills and was the best and worst years of my life. Also love the 1st ROTFS but never watched the rest so might have to sit down and watch em.. .

[@simonoakley1409]

Top calibre of guest. Love watching these early in the morning at work, Keep up the excellent work Dodge

[@TheCarltonLeach]

Nice one Simon, glad you enjoyed it!

[@DodgeWoodall]

Cheers Simon and glad you enjoyed Carlton’s story 😊

[@DLAMedia46]

Watched all the Carlton interviews and this is the most in depth one yet. Quality interviewer! 👏

[@DodgeWoodall]

Thankyou 🙏

[@aaronbeazley7240]

Great interview. I actually trained Carlton for a couple months a few years ago, a nice guy. Gear back then to be honest was very good, no underground rubbish.

[@Travis_22]

Trained him in what?

[@aaronbeazley7240]

@Travis used to cone into a small studio, some lifting that's all.

[@Travis_22]

@@aaronbeazley7240 Ah ok cool

[@zulubeatz1]

People in comments saying Carlton this and West Ham ICF that, when none of them got a clue about the world he lived in or have anything like the experiences he's had. The fact is, he is relating an important part of British social history. I lived through these days, and they were beyond the imagination of today's pampered social media warriors.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Well said 👍🏼⚒️

[@gutz323]

When Carlton says he knows who, and how they ended up down that lane, but he don't know who pulled the trigger. It makes me think that Mickey steel did have something to do with it (the set up) but Whomes was innocent, because I have seen Carlton say in a recent interview with John Whomes that he thinks Jack was totally innocent, but wasn't so sure of steeles innocence. It makes me think Steele may have lured them to the lane, yet someone other than Jack Whomes or mikey steele pulled the trigger.

[@BobsYirUncle]

Funny that as jack is the only one out the two who admits being in rettendon that night

[@2strokemxclassics]

​@@BobsYirUncle mick was there too, the call Nicholls told the bent cop about Sara calling pat proves micky was there in the jeep, 4 mins later there all dead no more phone contact between all 6 after 7pm apart from one from jack to Nicholls at 7pm after been in touch Al day, Nicholls couldn't make it all up but was a willing part of a triple murder facing life he's put mick and Jack in to get off, rolfe wasn't meant to be there, he told his wife they were meeting micky the pilot,tucker or tate told no one,dibleys lead from day one,once the bent cop was arrested Nicholls was the only man admitting everthing to him that's were it all went wrong for nicholls, went in on a bars of dope charge, ended up on a triple murder assassination, the style of murder proves they were someone personal who hated them, only Ms could have got them to the lane unarmed and leave the door open and all were due back for 7pm so nothing was getting dropped that night, they were shown the field were the tax was meant to happen. Nicholls portrayed as a drunk liar was higher up the chain than ttr, never worked but had a jag, Land rovers and motorbikes sain he sold a key or 2, he will have sold much much more, al the jasper stuff is lies why would they sit from 7pm til midnight in the cold down there to do a coke deal?? Plus jasper said he seen a sawn off and a handgun neither were used.

[@williamdickson1760]

And the police says it was 7 at night but he just says it was the morning

[@thedude4794]

In the american mafia movies you see its always someone really close to the intended target that has to pull the trigger. It definitely had to be someone really close to them, take your pick really, they probs had a lot of close friends they trusted, it could of been craigs close friend, tuckers close friend, or tates close friend.

[@mrscanlan.5016]

@@2strokemxclassics Heard some where that Nipper Ellis dad was close pals with a police officer, AND HIS DAD WAS CONNECTED too, maybe they agreed with Mick steel to take them out, after the threats that they was going do serious harm to his family, and Nipper dad and pal was there waiting with only mick steel knowing and that darren nicoles heard and see some bits of the shooting? just a theory

[@wrekklessntx]

"Rise of the Foot Soldier" One of the best movies based on this story

[@kiensearle2598]

Wow this story was amazing! I was 11 when I first watched rise of the footsoldier and I’m 26 now. The movie it’s self is what got me wanting to work in security BUT security in this day and age is not what it is made out to be! Fantastic podcast and what a guy!

[@johnogrady2347]

Absolutely brilliant podcast Dodge, you're the best youtube channel, hands down!

[@DodgeWoodall]

Appreciate that John 👍🏼👍🏼

[@paulc5935]

From one West Ham fan to two others Great interview the best I’ve seen with Carlton ⚒️⚒️

[@imnotavingthat6813]

Gotta love carlton, hes done what anyone in his shoes would have, and milked the shit out of his story. Fair play to him

[@fabiosplendido9536]

Yeah, you can do what you want when you're the only one left...

[@noodles8638]

You can MAKE up what you want, when there's no- one left to pull you up.

[@HGee420]

What people tend to forget is that Essex was full of people like Pat Tate especially in the 90’s the truth is he was small fish! He drew to much attention to himself and his firm by his behaviour! and he had two willing sheep in Rolfe and Tucker. This is another story which has been blown out of proportion by publicity and the original Essex Boys movie! Rise of the foot soldier is a piss take of it and it’s very funny and way more insightful but let’s have it right! Tate, Tucker, and Rolfe were little boys in a big man’s world and they fucked off the wrong people in the end! That’s the trouble when you get high on your own supply and you think you’re invincible lol 😂

[@noodles8638]

@@HGee420 Spot-on fella.

[@neilelcock3378]

The same thing happened with bravo 2 zero.

[@aaronrichards1861]

I've just gone through the rise of the foot soldiers AGAIN. Quality stream 👌

[@davidhunt7071]

Carlton my dad had bad dementia he was my best freind and ill never get over it love your podcasts be good Charlton regards david hunt

[@ChateuDeIF]

This was such an amazing interview. Well done and thank you. Have followed some of Carlton Leach’s life story for a while now. He is such an interesting, honest and refreshing person. Also, loved the way the interview was conducted. It felt like I was sat with a few blokes in a pub, listening to the stories of a seriously interesting person. Deffo looking forward to seeing what the channel does next.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryan and a load more to come in 2023 👍🏼👍🏼

[@liberaldriller9884]

Honest 🤣 back in the day he'd rob you for a couple of quid. Grubby little thug who only impresses the cowards who look up to him. Go worship a firefighter or someone of value to society.

[@TheMilsey59]

Don't usually listen to this stuff, but wow what a awesome watch and listen; listening to the rave day's, I'm 53 and was there, and it was absolutely mental,just awesome times 😊

[@kevindoherty4482]

Great podcast and a genuine bloke. Remember him and Icf coming up to Leicester in 86 proper game they were.

[@simobut7174]

Pleasure meeting Carlton in 2008 when he came to Peterborough to promote the first ROTFS came in my shop with Dave Courtney his wife and sorted him some Garms out then was kindly invited to Radius Lounge to see an evening with him ..absolute Gent

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Every football fan and old raver of a certain age knows of Carlton, respected from 1 end of the UK to the other, always enjoy what he has to say.

[@gemmamudd7167]

Me too

[@jamisu5467]

@@gemmamudd7167 Me three

[@davesmith2413]

Carlton, Richard Burton is my cousin on my mother's side, nice to know your family looked after him on the ship, as a tough lad from a poor mining family he would have appreciated that more than you know, best wishes mate.

[@michaelharrison3602]

I'm Millwall but every one knows West Ham won the world cup. My growing up was pretty much the same as his

[@michaelharrison3602]

Both West ham and Millwall had black top boys but the press always tried to say we were NF

[@michaelharrison3602]

Millwall and West ham are the same people away from football they're great together until someone mentions football

[@davesmith2413]

@@michaelharrison3602 what drugs are you on mug .

[@dominiquejones8007]

Don king?

[@mchjubjub6915]

Great interview. Pissed meself when Carlton described taking the E and getting stuck to the floor and holding hands to get across the dance floor. Like finding god or something earlier describing how he walks into a rave and sees everyone hugging and saying they loved each other. Such a great character. It's a shame that after watching ROTF 1-4 that he was stitched up with 3 and 4. Now subscribed to the channel 👍

[@peter-rq3hw]

For me no disrpect its my life my older brother who left me to fight for his team Partick thistle am here now don't fuck we me duck head I love you all but my love beets you always xxxx

[@mattreeves8302]

Smashing your content mate, moved out of UK 6 years ago and miss the real English talk. You interview people great mate. GJ (will recommend to my mates)

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Matt 👍🏼👍🏼

[@chrisgoodwill3818]

Really enjoyed this one 👌🏼👍🏻 I don’t think I have heard a so called Face not tell silly make believe story’s!

[@haydoncooper3744]

Conversations like this are important social history and its important to be recorded.

[@_Cads]

The beauty of this series for me is that 20 or so years ago, I read a lot of these lads books. I’m not a reader, but loved the Firms, Hard Men and ‘celebrity gangsters’ books. Now 20yrs on, I get to relive those times but hearing it from the horses mouth. And Dodge deserves a TV slot, he’s that good an interviewer IMO.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Kind words Chris 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TJL6969]

The way he describes his first experience on E is accurate AF😅

[@oin111]

Must be hard for Carlton knowing 'Canning Town' done away with his mates...

[@stephencrozier396]

But who got them down the lane? Carlton knows!

[@markdavids2511]

And with “canning town” being involved there’s fuck all he can do about it.

[@alanmason5392]

Top interview once again 👌🏻big fan. Takes me back to the rave days 🤩🥳

[@JoeyLove]

Carlton, talking about coming up on a pill, hilarious 😂 no one forgets coming up on their first pill 💊

[@bobmathews3349]

So true . Mine was one of the original “capsules” before pills came along , “Rhubarb & Custard” , was chasing that buzz for years afterwards but nothing ever compared , not even the double doves

[@kinglouis6974]

Tbh I don’t think I can remember mine lol I know one thing tho it made eyes roll lol Good times

[@JoeyLove]

@@kinglouis6974 Snowballs thee olde eyeball roller 💊😉

[@stephenbarningham330]

IN 1982 AT PORTMAN ROAD NORTH STAND CARLTON OR HIS MATE PICKED ME UP AND PUT ME ON HIS SHOULDER SINGING "JOHNNY LYLES CLARET AND BLUE ARMY"! GOOD TIMES!

[@joseallan1092]

1971 wembley liverpool v arsenal fa cup .scousers get there 06am .All at top wembley way 30.000 . Arsenal fans start marching up wembley way carrying a big banner with a Cannon on it .i AM 15 Years old and they keep coming and coming I dived under a st johns ambulance van and it kicked off big time arsenal swung around to the right . holy shit . That was it i was gripped on being a football hooligan. WEST HAM v LIVERPOOL . I never got inside the ground we used to jump the turnstyles do anything to get in . SO am left outside. Match starts these 2 west hams kids age 15 ish realise am a scouser takes of after me .I run like hussain bolt sneak into an entry , 1 of them comes running past i stuck a foot out tripped him up . Took his tool of him ( hammer for breaking fire alarms in schools ) ha ha AND just gave it him back . and said to him ,let it be. his mate comes storming around the corner like storming norman. and the kid i gave the hammer back to says to his mate .let it be. and of i trots .cockneys them days wouldn,t go backwards and they were fair guys . happy days . now am 66 been to wembleu over 40 times . good luck Carlton . SCOUSE POWER . joe

[@thomasmuir9751]

As a Glasgow Rangers supporter, I'd like to say, we are the best club and show respect and loyalty to clubs that respect the Union Flag, well done West Ham 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@palacehaunter5442]

Why not support Crystal Palace instead. West Ham are ok but have issues. Palace proper family and lovely club.

[@jamiecoulson1016]

​@@palacehaunter5442because palace are a no mark club compared to the famous Glasgow Rangers

[@Travis_22]

In a documentary I watched, it was said Craig Rolfe was warned in a vague way by somebody. They said leave those 2 guys alone. Get out of it. But I guess that's easier said than done.

[@chucky2316]

Rolfe got what he deserved I don't have any sympathy for him or the the other 2 nasty people.carlton Is a straight up guy

[@dizzy6277]

I was planning on skipping through this, but I found myself enjoying listening because I could relate to allot of it.

[@ryustreetfighter8722]

Carlton says he knows who took them there...... who was it then Carlton?

[@ExclusiveVidzzz]

Dodge you should have had a million subs by now great at what you do !! Great interview

[@DodgeWoodall]

Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrHaze1947]

Ah! man , I'm listening to Carlton telling that story of popping the smartie and the hand dragging him into the club and he's took me right back to my 1st experience with E's back in Brum where I came up on my rush (love dove) on the dance floor at the Hummingbird and I fell over on the floor and couldn't get back up because my legs had gone. Wow! them were the days aye! never to be repeated. Thanks for this Dodge you've got another new fan of your podcast.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good days Gary 😉 and welcome on board 👍🏼👍🏼

[@craigleith100]

Similar story for me I was out in 1990 16/17 but too scared to take E plus the price 🤦🏼‍♂️ I was on YTS wages £29:50 a week with a tenner dig money so I took speed but my 1st E was leftover crumbs in what was a bag full of pink New Yorkers ooof I couldn’t stand never mind dance I just sat on the stage all night I didn’t go home for 2 days I was that nutted there must have been more than 1 pills worth of crumbs but I rarely took speed after that it’s a horrible drug 🤷🏼‍♂️ sorry for the rant ✌🏼💙👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrHaze1947]

@@craigleith100 HAHAHA! Very funny rant my friend. We all wish we could do them times again. Speed yeah I know what you mean. Did my fare share but always felt rough for days afterward. Come to think of it the same with Acid as well.

[@Blazeproudman]

Pure white doves 🕊️ the thick ones rushy as fk 😀👍👍👍

[@johnhoward6509]

I used to go to the Hummingbird mate , what a place 👍

[@VeteranHedonist]

Maybe this was a police bust gone wrong and covered up. Maybe even intentional after the Leah Betts thing, with her dad being in the police force. However, I don't think you'll ever get to the bottom of it, because the 3 of them had bullied and harmed so many people.

[@Mr75044]

Dan According to Freddie Foreman . The Krays were going to Be whacked. Just before they got arrested . For good. Because they were bullying And pushing the wrong people around. Getting to big for their boots.

[@derrickjamieson3411]

Not just the police force the notorious "flying squad" they were a law unto themselves and worked cheek to jowl with gangsters and drug dealers good chance it was the flying squad which is why the police weren't to keen on solving the crime, whole thing was a set up and this cunt was only on the margins and made a career out of rehashing something he knows very little about!!

[@glasgowsgreen3942]

Aw shut up the police done it lol did I say aw shut up

[@leonharris9518]

Leah Betts dad said live on BBC news that he would kill the people (don't blame him) involved, video blocked on you tube he was head of firearms make of it as you want

[@leonharris9518]

Maybe lol

[@davidbain8356]

No surrender Carlton you boys are welcome in Glasgow anytime, top guys fantastic club

[@jamiedoran5919]

I don’t get why Carlton says he wouldn’t be seen down a farmland at 3/4 o clock in the morning , when they say they were killed between 7pm and midnight ?

[@therealisation5500]

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[@rogerdodger1790]

Hahahahhqhahqhqhgqhhqhqhq best comment here 🤣🤣🤣

[@Isleofskye]

This was my introduction to your good self and I really enjoyed your style and have Subscribed. From a Millwall fan, in his 7th decade of attending The Den, and been to 1,770 matches and visited 84 Away Grounds. and never lifted a finger in my life either at Football or life, generally from The Elephant and Castle, originally. Good Luck M8...

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man and I hope you enjoy the channel ⚒👍🏼

[@chrisbee487]

Amazing mate. 1,770 matches is brilliant 👏

[@Isleofskye]

@@chrisbee487 Thanks, Benny. First game Millwall 5 Hull City 1 on 3td September 1962 and it's been downhill ever since. lol Over those 60 years,it works out at 30 games per year with far fewer in the All Seater Stadium over the last 12 years though I have been 5 times recently.I used to love standing and changing at half time and it has been exactly 30 years since our move and I miss the old place every day like the fabulous Upton Park is missed.

[@chrisbee487]

@Isleofskye that's brilliant mate. Much respect. My dad was a 70s 80s and 90s Stretford ender. He first took me to old Trafford in 92 against torpedo Moscow 0-0 draw. I was 7. I was there when Steve Bruce scored 2 injury time goals against Sheffield Wednesday. I loved Upton Park. I went twice and once to the Olympic stadium. Think I've been to 30 different away grounds. Not been since 017 though. I miss it.

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

Isleofskye your everywhere mate, formerly RAVEN AK47 Before i was banned for a BLM remark 😉⚒

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

This is superb well done Dodge and Carlton, a fantastic and intriguing watch.

[@gordongrant894]

Top podcast Dodge, 'Enjoyed The Hammers love in ', 😃, Loved Carltons honesty and your intelligent questioning . I hope Carlton gets the peace he wants in life .

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Gordon and welcome on board 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

Just finished watching this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have always been aware of Carlton Leach from the hooligan documentary in the 80s about the ICF, I hope he finds peace and is allowed to be the grandad he wants to be. All the best Carlton going forward, can't wait for another riveting podcast.👍🏾

[@seltonk5136]

Mark was involved in Arthur movies, especially Arthur 2 On The Rocks, Dudley Moore was afraid

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@aconran72]

I've just found my new favourite podcast

[@DodgeWoodall]

Welcome on board 👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu]

Where was he at the Cenotaph? i am Millwall since 1976, never seen him at the Den either!

[@fatdave-ib5vz]

Followed Charlton and watched podcast and interview for years, story never gets old or changes, top lad

[@tomlewis8522]

Charlton Athletic ???

[@Larn83]

Brilliant interview. I’ve lived in Plaistow Newham all my life. If we still had the like of Carlton still living here we probably wouldn’t have the postcode wars wankers now. I will definitely be checking out other videos of yours 😊

[@DodgeWoodall]

Hope you enjoy the other episodes too Illana 😊

[@RetiredRoadmanclub]

I grew up in plaistow and stratford all my life too. To be fair the post codes wars were around then.. stratford vs Canning town…

[@Larn83]

@@RetiredRoadmanclub no doubt they were. It’s so bad now I get my teenage boys Ubers everywhere because now these wankers kill randoms sometimes just to get a rise out of the the rival gang. It’s like the flipping hunger games n Stratford park most of the time.

[@RetiredRoadmanclub]

@@Larn83 I hear you it’s definitely changed.

[@AntaresBottia]

​@@RetiredRoadmanclubyeah it was always on from as far as I can remember through different generations - younger lot get softer by the era.

[@gaw67]

He's a straight talking guy. Could listen to him for ages👏

[@zamiadams4343]

White doves were the first E's I took back in the late 80's, took them all through the 90's, Carlton is 100% spot on here, they were the best days of my life. House music all night long.

[@somisak]

Loved this.moved himself in his final words about loving his kids.Hes a good man.

[@johnpower3572]

Loved the Genesis raves , funny not everyone remembers em , only the ones that were there at the beginning, and like you Carlton, my first E ,changed my life, great times for the ones that were there 🥳🥳

[@TheCarltonLeach]

Yea we were the lucky ones John! Good times pal.

[@morganowen875]

Great Interview lads!! All the very best to Mr Leach. so good at telling it as it was.

[@_Peace_0101]

This is Excellent Dodge!!can relate so much too the scene back in the early nineties Carlton mentions. Carlton is so genuine.. Respect too you both.THANKYOU.C'mon U IRNZ!!!!

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed it NH 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kidda74]

Rise of the footsoldier brought me here! 😁 Only taken me this long to watch it 🤣