Other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the club's own membership. 3 Jake Spedding 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. 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. Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . 8, Joe Grima In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. 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. 6 Ben Stead 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. 12 Conner Gilbey . The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, as a stand-off, or scrum-half, i.e. The resulting move brought the club back to within a mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border, when home games were played at Moor Lane, home of the local non-league football club Salford City. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. Losses. 24 Jacob Beer 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. Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. 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. Late 2019 also saw plans to rebrand as Manchester Lions hit significant opposition from supporter groups, in the wake of which chairman Andy Mazey resigned along with five other directors. hunsletgreenandgold 12 Mitch Cox 1 Nathan Hill Powered by Invision Community. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war 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. They have been known as the Lions ever since. The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. 12 Conner Gilbey The financial failure of major creditor and de facto owner Hugh Eaves in 2002 put the future of the club in jeopardy, the chairman and benefactor Malcolm White resigned. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 10 Kenny Baker The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. All Matches. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Cox (71), Hughes (75) Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 15 Macauley Hallett 18 Dominic Flanagan He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. 28 Callum Hughes Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. 13 Liam Welham Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Debuts. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. Welham then scored the Hurricanes opener when Richard Wilkinson sent out a looping pass for him to score in the corner and Ben Stead converted. Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. In 1878 came the club's first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was traveling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. 10 Kieran Moran 4 Sam Richards I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. RUGBY PROGRAMMES (MISC) - Age Group & Representative - Big Match Specials & Celebration Matches - Cup finals & semi-finals - Presentation - Programme Offers - Ranfurly Shield - Sevens Tournaments - International Trials - Varsity, Festivals, Regional, Services & Player Testimonials ***** Started 2 hours ago, By This was decided at a meeting held in the old school rooms of St Peters, and the club immediately established its headquarters at the Bulls Head. Goals: Gregson 6/8 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. The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 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. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and were considered the strongest team in Lancashire. 23 Joe Lowe 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. But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. In October 2014 the club announced its intention to return to Park Lane, home of Sedgley Park RUFC as its home base for season 2015. Ian Blease (born 1 January 1965) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop or second-row for Salford and Swinton. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 12 Mitch Cox 24 Myles Harrop 9, Gary Ainsworth 103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. 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. It was on 20th October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed its first season) decided to keep themselves amused during the winter months by playing football. Suggestions? 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. 13 Louis Brogan The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. This week we look at the 1960s. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Bedfordshire Bronco Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Led by coach Cliff Evans and inspirational skipper Albert Blan, the team recovered from a slow start to complete the final backlogged 18 games (delayed due to the severe winter weather) of a 30-match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. Martyn Sadler 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. 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. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 21 Jonny Openshaw However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 Started November 18, 2022, By Started 52 minutes ago, By Follow us on Twitter 11 Rhodri Lloyd Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. The 1980s, the decade when we emerged from the doldrums to become a top end Second Division side, inter-dispersed with a fair share of memorable triumphs! Joe Lycett shreds 10,000 after David Beckham ignores his ultimatum MEN Frontpage Sport Rugby League Rugby League Swinton Lions to build new stadium at Agecroft and finally return home. 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. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Rugby league would struggle to organise a barbecue in a butcher's shop and it is the international game that has paid the biggest price for the code's administrative ineptitude and inertia. Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. Although born at Wigan 21 years ago, Joe has spent the latter half of his life growing up in Australia, and for the past three years has been playing his rugby league with the Sunshine Coast Falcons. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. He previously played for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), and Salford City Reds in the Super League, his choice of position is either Prop, or Second-row. All in all 19 internationals, 5 Championship finals, 17 Lancashire cup finals, 4 Premiership finals and 30 Challenge Cup semi-finals were played on the famous turf. The most famous of these Victorian sportsmen was Jim Valentine - still arguably the most famous "Lion" that ever lived and who served Swinton for the best part of 20 years. Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 15,Alex Melling Started 1 hour ago, By Under captain, Hector Halsall, the Lions were a side with a strong Welsh presence, with players like Billo Rees as well as the Cumbrian goal-kicking second row forward, Martin Hodgson who signed for Swinton in January 1927. Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 The Lions looked to be heading for a one-point defeat until a Ben White drop-goal rescued the game with just 12 seconds left. This rise in stature was surprising because Swinton and Pendlebury was a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills, but it had a large number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. 13 Liam Welham 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. Off the field Damian Ridpath arrived as Director of Development and is in the process of revolutionising the clubs off-field operations, which in 2021 included the launch of the Swinton Lionesses female team, and Manchester Lions junior teams. 5 Callum Dunne became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 [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. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Position (s) Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 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. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 7 Richard Wilkinson 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. 13 Louis Brogan Looking back, although the club did spend a season at the highest level in 1991-92, Swinton's last real moment in the spotlight was their Second Division Premiership final win at Old Trafford in 1987. Goals: Gregson 6/8 Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. 99 : Alan . Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. In a tense Challenge Cup Final they squeezed past Warrington 53, and three weeks later the Holy Grail was achieved when they comfortably eased past Featherstone Rovers 110 to take the Rugby Football League Championship. 4 Jayden Hatton By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Of these, perhaps the most worthy were stand-off Billy 'Daz' Davies, scrum-half Peter Kenny and 2nd-rowers Rod Smith (ex-Workington Town) and the highly respected Bill Holliday (ex-Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Cumberland and GB). Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 11 Sam Bowring Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. Although born at Wigan 21 years ago, Joe has spent the latter half of his life growing up in Australia, and for the past three years has been playing his rugby league with the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 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. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. Do you agree with our selection? Jughead They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 8 Gavin Bennion 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. All Matches. 18 Liam Cooper David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 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. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! 28 Callum Hughes MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. Although born at Wigan 21 years ago, Joe has spent the latter half of his life growing up in Australia, and for the past three years has been playing his rugby league with the Sunshine Coast Falcons. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. Goals: Stead Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 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. 14 Jack Dawson 3 Matt Welham Rugby League stands in solidarity with players, coaches, match officials, fans, volunteers, staff, and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination in sport and in society. Calum is 27 years old and has been a stand-out performer for the Ince Rosebridge club in the National Conference League Division 1 over recent seasons. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. 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. But a further financial crisis at the end of 2013 saw the departure of chairman, John Kidd, and the club was rescued by a new consortium which initially comprised of director David Jones and the Supporters Trust. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 2 Mike Butt Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. LIONS 3 Matt Welham 12 Mitch Cox 10 Kenny Baker It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, and in Australia for North Sydney and Manly-Warringah (Heritage 207), as a scrum-half, i.e. Since 2013 the club have played at Leigh Sports Village and in the same year while the land at Agecroft remained a dream, Dr. Marwan Koucash announced his intention to build a stadium for the club on the old St. Ambrose Barlow playing fields behind the Town Hall. 9 Elliott Windley Started December 20, 2022, By The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 16 Gav Rodden Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 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. 24 Myles Harrop 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. 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. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. 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, Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. By Bedfordshire Bronco Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. HURRICANES Note: 1 Cumbria cap; Captained Div 2 Premiership team 1987, No. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? 1,024 talking about this. 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. Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Powered by Invision Community. 21 Dan Coates He comes to us highly recommended, and Head Coach Allan Coleman will be looking to assess his capabilities ahead of our league opener against Newcastle Thunder on 5th February. 24 Jacob Beer [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 15 Jordan Case More. . Started November 18, 2022, By | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook View all Lachlan Swinton news. The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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. 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 Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Dyne then added his second before the break after another good passing movement and Gregson converted to give his side a good lead at the break. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. 23 Joe Lowe This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 17 Matt Bailey Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 8 Brad Clavering 9 Elliott Windley Since Mazey's arrival the board now includes former Manchester United Brand Manager Tony Sheridan, former Wigan Athletic footballer John Coyne, and Tecmark Managing Director Richard Heyes. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. 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 . 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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