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. 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. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. 25 Scott Parnaby 16 Gav Rodden The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. steve wild, In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. Military Wiki. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). 15 Macauley Hallett Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape The first Rugby League tour of the UK by an overseas team took place in 1907 as converted New Zealand Union players, dubbed the 'All Golds,' travelled overseas. Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. 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. Player . 9, Gary Ainsworth We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Powered by Invision Community. 12 Mitch Cox 12 Conner Gilbey Losses. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. 6 Ben Stead 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. Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! 13 Louis Brogan The most famous of the Lions Victorian sportsmen was Jim Valentine, still arguably the most famous Lion that ever lived and who served Swinton for 21 years from 1883. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. A difficult season combined with drastic restructuring of the league structure left the Lions in the third tier of rugby league, League 1, in 2015. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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. 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. Started January 11, By 6 Nick Gregson Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 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. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. 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. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 14 Jack Dawson Results. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. 18 Dominic Flanagan 39.99. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. 8 Brad Clavering Started 52 minutes ago, By 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. SWINTON LIONS 44 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. Gav Wilson In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. 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. Total Rugby League 6 Nick Gregson By Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 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. We're really keen to promote links with our past players, as in doing so it respects the history of the club, AND promotes the future of the club in a positive light. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 14, Jeff Brown In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. LIONS He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. In 1873, they moved from Burying Lane (Station Road from circa 1889) to a ground known as Stoneacre, and used the nearby White Lion public house as changing rooms. 21 Jonny Openshaw 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. By 16 Gav Rodden 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 21 Dan Coates 17 Matt Bailey Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. Martyn Sadler Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. 28 Callum Hughes Subs: (all used) League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. 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. 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. 3 Matt Welham 5 Callum Dunne 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. 17, Alan Derbyshire [12] 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. 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. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 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. 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. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? HURRICANES Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . HURRICANES 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. Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 14 Jack Dawson Following their promotion from League 1 to the Championship in 2015, Swinton were forced to play their home league games in nearby Salford and Widnes as Park Lane (Sedgley Park RUFC) did not meet the minimum requirements for the Championship, before moving to Heywood Road, Sale. 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. Started December 20, 2022, By 9 Elliott Windley 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. 8 Gavin Bennion By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 29 Anthony Dyne Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. 3 Jake Spedding The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! 13 Liam Welham This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Swinton made it to the final of the Lancashire County Cup in three consecutive seasons 196061, 196162 and 196263 plus 196465 but lost to St. Helens on each occasion at Central Park, Wigan. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. 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. 9 Elliott Windley 10 Kieran Moran 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. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. 23 Joe Lowe 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. [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. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. They also have a player currently on trial. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 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 Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. In golden-point extra-time a drop-goal by Chris Atkin sent the Lions into ecstasy and a play-off final against Keighley at Widnes. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 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. 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. Note: Promoted three times in 1985, 1987, 1991 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 Past Players - Swinton Lions - Total Rugby League Fans Forum All Activity Home CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB FORUMS Swinton Lions Past Players Past Players By steve wild, February 10, 2015 in. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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 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. 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. Jughead 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. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. 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. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. 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. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 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. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 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. 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. By However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. As Swinton coach in the late 1960s/early 1970s, Albert Blan guided the team to a fourth and final Lancashire County Cup success in the 196970 Final against Leigh by 112 at Central Park, Wigan. 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. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the dye was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973 Swinton found themselves out of top flight. 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 Station Road turf. 13 Louis Brogan The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. It's easy! 3 Jake Spedding Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. 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. 28 Callum Hughes Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 29 Anthony Dyne 14 Josh Eaves But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. Goals: Gregson 6/8 Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) All Matches. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. Before 1996, the club was known simply as 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. 20 Morgan Burgess 22 Andrew Badrock 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. 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. In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 20 Morgan Burgess Championship 1991/92. FEATURED. 0.99. 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. 13 Louis Brogan 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. Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. 4 Jayden Hatton The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. 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. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. His plans were to include a 3,000 capacity stadium for the Lions on the site of the old school playing field, alongside new housing, restaurants and a hotel. Club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the five greatest rule in. Championship 1991/92 teams of the Northern rugby Football Union founded in 1895 particularly... 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