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. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 10 Kenny Baker 25 Scott Parnaby Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 22 Andrew Badrock 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. 5 Callum Dunne 99 : Alan . 11, Mark Rowbottom 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. 15 Jordan Case Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 6 Nick Gregson Do you agree with our selection? 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. Total Rugby League Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton. Started December 20, 2022, By Leigh Centurions this morning announced that they were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of former player Billy McAtee at the age of 65. Ian Watson took over as player-coach. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. Results. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! . The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Again it came down to fine margins, but the Lions then held off Keighley to win 29-28 in a dramatic match and promotion had been achieved. 24 Myles Harrop In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, 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. 20 Morgan Burgess We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. 14 Jack Dawson and please provide some great stories and. During this same decade, local talent came to the fore with the likes of Graham Williams (scrum-half), Derek Whitehead (full-back/utility), Barry Simpson (2nd-row) and classy GB loose-forward Dave Robinson. The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. View source History . This category has only the following subcategory. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. 5 Callum Dunne Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. A proposal in 1960 to create a Manchester rugby league club at the former White City Stadium on Chester Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, received strong opposition from Salford and Swinton. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Position (s) Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. 1 Nathan Hill 18 Liam Cooper 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. 6 Nick Gregson Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. The first 13-a-side international Rugby League match took place on this tour, with Wales winning 9-8 against the All Golds before a crowd of 20,000 at Abedare. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Total Rugby League During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 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. 23 Chris Cullimore MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. 4 Jayden Hatton Started November 18, 2022, By 11 Rhodri Lloyd 20 Morgan Burgess Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. 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. In 1996, the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from a winter to a summer season. 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. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 15 Macauley Hallett Suggestions? The Lions step-up into the Championship proved as difficult as imagined, but many creditable performances under Steve McCormack and later Gary Chambers kept the club in the middle tier between seasons 2012 and 2014. 2 Mike Butt 15 Jordan Case The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. MATCHFACTS Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Craig Bellamy (rugby league) Gavin Bennion Ilias Bergal Edmund Beswick Brad Billsborough Albert Blan Ian Blease Mark Bourneville Andy Bracek Jim Brady (rugby league) Joe Bretherton Chris Bridge Danny Bridge Chris Brockbank Sam Brooks (rugby league) James Brown (rugby league) Alan Buckley (rugby league) Owen Buckley Walter Bumby Jordan Burke But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. 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. Jughead In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 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. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club Goals: Gregson 6/8 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. 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 | [email protected] | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 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. 10 Kieran Moran 10, Roby Muller This week we look at the 1980s. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. 29 Anthony Dyne Explore. Graham Williams (28 July 1944 1 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. 12 Conner Gilbey Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Swinton Lions players Category page. 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. Still, it took a dramatic 28-26 victory over Halifax in the penultimate game of the season to guarantee Championship rugby at Heywood Road for 2017. 16,Shane Tupaea The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. Jughead 2 Mike Butt Started 1 hour ago, By Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 14 Jack Dawson On 26 September 2010, former Barrow coach Steve McCormack was confirmed as the head coach for the 2011 season with Ian Watson and Marlon Billy continuing in their roles as assistant coaches. 17 Matt Bailey 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. 2 Mike Butt 1908 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. 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). However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. 12 Conner Gilbey 11 Sam Bowring Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 18 Dominic Flanagan 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! IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 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. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 7 Richard Wilkinson Their protests were renewed when a match was staged there between a Manchester XIII (Salford and Swinton players) and the New Zealand tourists in September 1961 and the idea was subsequently dropped. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. 14, Jeff Brown This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 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. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. By 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. 8 Brad Clavering 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. 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. 12 Mitch Cox Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. Firebrand flanker Lachie Swinton is free for Wallabies selection to face France after escaping a further ban after his send-off in the final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. DOB. . 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. Losses. 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. 24 Myles Harrop Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Left Club/Did Not Play. LIONS Gav Wilson 24 Jacob Beer Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. 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. 18 Dominic Flanagan What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? steve wild, Under the studious leadership of the great Cliff Evans, the Lions emerged from the shadows of the previous decade to become one of THE dominant forces of British Rugby League in the 1960s. Bedfordshire Bronco The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Tim Streets tache Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. 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. Subs (all used) However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. 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. 11 Rhodri Lloyd A move from their Burying Lane pitch to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the club now moved its headquarters and the players got changed) gave rise to the famous Lions nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. HURRICANES Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? The war took the lives of an astonishing 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 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. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 23 Chris Cullimore Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Jughead Started October 13, 2022, By Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". 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. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Swinton Heritage players By Malcolm Billingham, August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions Malcolm Billingham Members 9 Posted August 24, 2021 Are there any members on here that are into Swinton. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 10 Kenny Baker As Swinton Lions prepared to celebrate their 150th Anniversary, an issue over minimum ground standards at Sedgley Park meant that the club relocated to Heywood Road in a ground-sharing agreement with Sale RFC. LIONS These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. However, the Lions found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC at Park Lane, Whitefield, which enabled the club to enjoy a semi-permanent home from 2004 to 2010. 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. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. 28 Callum Hughes There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. 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. hunsletgreenandgold Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. 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. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. Subs: (all used) 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. Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 0.99. This meteoric rise in stature was made all the more remarkable by the fact Swinton at this time was nothing more than a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills. In July 2017 after a very poor season on the field and serious financial problems off it, coach John Duffy departed and took a new coaching post with Featherstone Rovers after their man in charge, Jon Sharp left his post. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 9, Gary Ainsworth 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 3 Matt Welham 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. This meteoric rise in stature was made all the more remarkable by the fact Swinton at this time was nothing more than a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills. 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. 10 Kenny Baker 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. 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. 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