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But despite a Second Division title in 1985, and a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions to the top flight simply brought about three immediate relegations. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. The Lions are in the process of offering a trial to Joe Lowe who is set to get some game time in our upcoming pre-season friendlies. As part as of a new series to crown Swinton Lions greatest ever team, we delve into the history books to take a look at the best players from each era to wear the famous blue shirt. 393 talking about this. A brief one-year tenure at the Willows in 2011 saw the Lions pick-up their first silverware in 25 years when captain Lee Wingfield held aloft the Championship One winners trophy. Louis Brogan was held up on ten minutes but on the next tackle Gregson put in a measured kick for Josh Eaves to chase and score and Gregson converted this one too. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. In 2006, the return to Swinton and Pendlebury was taken one step further when club chairman, John Kidd, announced on 9 August that the club had acquired a site to build a 6,000 capacity stadium with training facilities and community use in Agecroft, Pendlebury. The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. He has since proved to be a popular lad amongst the squad, and has demonstrated that hes got the potential as well as the skills and temperament to play both full-back or half-back. In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. 29 Anthony Dyne SWINTON LIONS 44 August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. On 5 September 2017 the club announced that former Leigh Director Andy Mazey owner of Greater Manchester-based S. R. Waite Group would step in as the new club chairman. LIONS But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. 6 Nick Gregson became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 23 Chris Cullimore numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 16 Gav Rodden It was in the October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed it's first season) decided tokeepthemselves amused during the winter months playing "football". 10 Kieran Moran The southern teams in particular came in for some severe punishment, and Ian Mort created a club record of 48 individual points in an annihilation of Oxford. 15 Jordan Case We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Position (s) Such was the Lions success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and unquestionably they were the strongest team in Lancashire. Hurricanes made a good start to the second half with pressure on the Lions line helped by a couple of penalties that got them down field but again the crucial pass went to ground, before Dom Flanagan came close to scoring for his side but lost the ball as he reached for the line. Gav Wilson Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. In August 2002, the club were brought the club back to within one mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border when they played their first match at Moor Lane in Kersal as tenants of Salford City F.C., after travelling to Leigh and Chorley to play 'home' matches. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. We will see how things go during the remainder of our pre-season and then sit down with Joe ahead of the start of our league campaign., Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | info@swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. The Lions produced an eight-try performance in a very competitive warm up game in which the Hurricanes showed they will have a promising season with some good play. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s the Lions strove unsuccessfully to repeat former glories and often flattered to deceive, but the appointment of Welshman Cliff Evans as coach signalled a renaissance. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. In January 2014, Salford City Reds owner Marwan Koukash announced his intention to revolutionise Swinton town centre via the development of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School. 4 Sam Richards In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. LIONS Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. In 1878 came the clubs first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was travelling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. Championship 1991/92. The highlight during this period was a run to the Championship One play-off final in 2006, following epic victories at Featherstone Rovers and Celtic Crusaders. Total Rugby League By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. RFL re-structuring then left the Lions in the third tier for season 2015, and at this point the former Leigh Chairman, John Roddy, accepted the role of Chairman. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. 7 Richard Wilkinson They have been known as the Lions ever since. 28 Callum Hughes 13 Louis Brogan The only sad aspect being that the team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. Joe still has family in the Wigan area, and was looking to develop his immediate rugby career in England, and having done his research felt that the Lions were a potential fit for both himself and the club. With Salford moving to a new stadium in Barton, Eccles, Swinton set up a ground-share with Leigh in the Co-operative Championship for the 2012 season and onwards whilst they await permission to build their own ground at Agecroft.[6]. The Lions were on the attack straight from the kick off when Hurricanes carried the ball dead to put the putting pressure on the line and Mitch Cox had a try disallowed in only the second minute for a knock on in the build-up, but they did open their account two minutes later when trialist Joe Lowe burst over the line from short range and Nick Gregson converted. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. Their opponents in the final were a talented Hunslet side that were coached by Leeds legend David Ward and included the likes of Sonny Nickle. 15 Macauley Hallett Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. In addition to the Championship Trophy, the Challenge Cup, the Lancashire League and the Lancashire Cup; Swinton won a fifth cup, the Salford Royal Hospital Cup, which was competed for by Salford, Broughton Rangers and Swinton. 28 Callum Hughes Even in an era where the rules of the game ensured much tighter matches, these players could create a try from any position on the field. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. Subs: (all used) The Lions took control again on fifty-two minutes when Gav Rodden sent out a short pass for Andrew Badrock to score on the right, but Gregson was unable to convert this one. They were coming strong again and once again ball handling let them down at the last tackle, but Wilkinson kept probing to get his side over the line. They were coming strong again and once again ball handling let them down at the last tackle, but Wilkinson kept probing to get his side over the line. The sale of Station Road because of bad debts and the move to Gigg Lane,Bury in 1992 did not prove the success the management had imagined and the forced departure from Bury in 2002 broughtthe club back to within one mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border, when home games were played at Moor Lane home of a local amateur football club Salford City. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. In the Lions' last season at Station Road they were drawing crowds of 3,000 but this sudden move caused the club to lose many supporters.[2]. Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 24 Jacob Beer Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. Jack Evans (English rugby league, born 1897), File:William Rees - Swinton and Wales.jpg, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Swinton_Lions_players&oldid=1001160526, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 14:00. View all Lachlan Swinton news. and please provide some great stories and. It all became to fruition in 1963 when, under the shrewd captaincy of Albert Blan, the Lions completed the final 18 games of a 30 match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. It's easy! Swinton had remained a major force, as evidenced by their club-record four players - Buckley, Stopford, Gowers and Dave Robinson - on the 1966 tour to Australia and New Zealand. Goals: Gregson 6/8 14 Jack Dawson Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 2,Scott Ranson HURRICANES Bedfordshire Bronco 6 Nick Gregson Wild, Stephen (1999). Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 10 Kieran Moran Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 24 Jacob Beer 6 Ben Stead Official Swinton Lions Website - English Rugby League Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing READ MORE Latest News News The Lions' Foundation - Celebrating a Year of Success! In 2018 the Lions avoided relegation to League 1 by virtue of a play-off victory over Workington Town, then in 2019 a Matty Ashton inspired Swinton team climbed to 9th in the Championship table the clubs highest ranking for 21 years. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, culminating in a ground-breaking victory over the great northern establishment club, Manchester, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre Swinton Lions Head Coach Allan Coleman, said, Joe approached the club last month from where he was based in Australia to ask about an opportunity for 2023. Jump on the forums In search of crowning the greatest Swinton Lions team ever, we delve into the history books to look at some of the greatest players to play for the club. They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith becoming the last team to secure All Four Cups; they were also the only side from Lancashire to achieve this feat (Hunslet and Huddersfield were the two other clubs). It all became to fruition in 1963 when, under the shrewd captaincy of Albert Blan, the Lions completed the final 18 games of a 30 match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. Subs: (all used) [12] All Matches. Players such as Les Holliday (son of Bill) and Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. However, some critics saw this as an apology for overlooking him when the previous tourists were chosen in 1962, when many believe he was easily the most outstanding player to wear a full-back's jersey in the British game. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 24 Myles Harrop 4 Sam Richards Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). Arent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so the reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. Under new head coach John Duffy, the club relocated to Sedgley Park for season 2015, and a promising start saw the Lions reach the inaugural iPro League 1 Cup Final, which took place at Bloomfield Road on the same weekend as the new Championship Summer Bash. Players such as Les Holliday and sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a second division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. 23 Joe Lowe In its heyday it boasted a capacity of 60,000, although with a record attendance of 44,621 for a cup semi-final in 1951 this was never really tested. Total Rugby League 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape 21 Jonny Openshaw In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Tim Streets tache 14 Josh Eaves This list may not reflect recent changes. 1, Paul Mellor 15,Alex Melling Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. Debuts. 6 Nick Gregson Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 0.99. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. 3 Jake Spedding Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. 4 Jayden Hatton Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 9, Gary Ainsworth The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. 10 Kenny Baker Become a Patron, To view matches in which a player appeared, click the, Centre, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Front Row, Hooker, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Front Row, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Fullback, Wing, Centre, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Wing, Centre, Front Row, Second Row, Bench. made a try-scoring dbut at Wilderspool to Swinton 494: Jack Atherton: 21 August 1948: 3 September 1951: Forward: 21: 5: 1: 0: 17: signed from St Helens Recs . Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and unquestionably they were the strongest team in Lancashire. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. [13], Updated: 13 December 2021Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . The Lions finished strongly with firstly Cox crossing the line on seventy-one minutes after a nice pass by Kenny Baker and Gregson converted this one too, and Gregson turned provider for the last try with a superb, measured kick to the left corner which was finished off superbly by trialist Callum Hughes and Gregson capped off his day with a touchline conversion and an impressive display by the Lions. In 2006, the return to Swinton and Pendlebury was taken one step further when club chairman, John Kidd, announced on 9 August that the club had acquired a site to build a 6,000 capacity stadium with training facilities and community use in Agecroft, Pendlebury. Another Hurricanes error on sixteen minutes presented the Lions with a chance to score and they took it when Anthony Dyne crossed in the left corner and again Gregson converted. SWINTON LIONS 44 Even in an era where the unlimited tackle rule ensured much tighter matches, these players could create a try from any position on the field. 10, Roby Muller Cox (71), Hughes (75) 13 Liam Welham By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 25 Scott Parnaby (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Joe still has family in the Wigan area, and was looking to develop his immediate rugby career in England, and having done his research felt that the Lions were a potential fit for both himself and the club. 21 Dan Coates Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference The Lions finished strongly with firstly Cox crossing the line on seventy-one minutes after a nice pass by Kenny Baker and Gregson converted this one too, and Gregson turned provider for the last try with a superb, measured kick to the left corner which was finished off superbly by trialist Callum Hughes and Gregson capped off his day with a touchline conversion and an impressive display by the Lions. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. No. They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith securing all five available trophies. Swinton Lions Summary Coaches Competitions Head To Head Players Records Referees Results Seasons Transfers Venues Players Select by position All Fullback Wing Centre Five-Eighth Halfback Front Row Hooker Back Row Lock Bench All Matches Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 21 Dan Coates Subs (all used) MATCHFACTS In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 28 Callum Hughes RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W [8], In September 2019 the club announced that they were seeking permission from the Rugby Football League to rebrand the club as Manchester Lions from the 2020 season onwards. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. LIONS 25 Scott Parnaby The only remaining director Steve Wild set about assembling a new board and plotting an alternative strategic course, whilst Head Coach Stuart Littler provided stability for the players and coaching staff. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their first Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. He has since proved to be a popular lad amongst the squad, and has demonstrated that hes got the potential as well as the skills and temperament to play both full-back or half-back. 16 Gav Rodden [10] As a result of the opposition the re-brand plans were shelved and almost the entire board resigned on 12 September 2019, leaving sole remaining director Steve Wild in charge to re-structure the club. Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 14 Josh Eaves Buckley was. In fact it was the Lions 1960s quartet of Gowers, Buckley, Stopford and Robinson who were selected to play for the GB tourists on the 1966 tour to Australasia. Left Club/Did Not Play. 1 Dan Abram (NU) Jughead Hurricanes made a good start to the second half with pressure on the Lions line helped by a couple of penalties that got them down field but again the crucial pass went to ground, before Dom Flanagan came close to scoring for his side but lost the ball as he reached for the line. 21 Jonny Openshaw Hurricanes were playing some exciting rugby and they added their second try four minutes later when a nice kick by Wilkinson was finished off well by winger Desmond Appiah-Kubi in the right corner, but Stead was unable to convert. 17 Matt Bailey Bedfordshire Bronco During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. The project has created a range of materials including DVD's, handling boxes of memorabilia, picture packs, and a mobile exhibition that will ensure that future generations can understand and continue to share this passionate and significant element of local culture and identity. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 2 Mike Butt The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Started Friday at 11:11, By Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. 20 Morgan Burgess The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. 7 Richard Wilkinson This week we are looking at the 1960s. Contents 1 Playing career 1.1 Oldham RLFC 1.2 Swinton Lions 2 References 3 External links Playing career [ edit] Oldham RLFC [ edit] He was previously at Oldham ( Heritage 1352) in Betfred League 1. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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