What an evening of revelation's during the evening at The Manchester Coffee Co.. On Oldham Street. Rise of the Footsoldier follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties. It is three decades of his life following him from football hooliganism, through to his burgeoning career as a bouncer, his involvement in the criminal aspects of the early 'rave' scene and subsequently to his rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country. Written by Julian Gilbey. Carlton now aged 54 spoke very openly during the evening of his past and also posed for photographs and autographs. Short video to follow when I have edited it but just had to share my photo with you all .
