18 Dominic Flanagan 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 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. 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. Powered by Invision Community. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 29 Anthony Dyne 10 Kieran Moran 18 Liam Cooper In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. 13 Liam Welham Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. 17 Matt Bailey Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. 1,024 talking about this. Do you agree with our selection? Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 6 Ben Stead 8 Brad Clavering 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. Powered by Invision Community. 25 Scott Parnaby 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. Started 1 hour ago, By 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. All Matches. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 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. SWINTON LIONS 44 He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. 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. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. 12 Conner Gilbey But other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the clubs own membership. . Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. 15,Alex Melling 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. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 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. 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. 99 : Alan . 15 Jordan Case 6 Nick Gregson 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. 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. 4 Jayden Hatton George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 13 Liam Welham 9 Elliott Windley Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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. 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. 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. A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . Fortunately the club found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC an ambitious and successful club in Division One of the RFU, which has meant from 2004 to 2010Swintonplayed their home matches at Park Lane, Whitefield the home of Sedgley Park. Player . The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. 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. Started January 10, By The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Started 2 hours ago, By Started 2 hours ago, By 4 Sam Richards Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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! 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. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marvelled at the skills of Welsh half-back Billo Rees, and the brothers Bryn and Jack Evans, all of them Great Britain internationals. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. 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. Swinton's first match was against a club called Standard from Eccles, and within 4 or 5 years the team became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. 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. Losses. 28 Callum Hughes It's easy! 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. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 LIONS 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. 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. This week we are looking at the 1960s. 2 Mike Butt This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. 3 Jake Spedding The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. 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. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. 24 Jacob Beer Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. 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. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. 25 Scott Parnaby 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. One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 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. 8 Gavin Bennion 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! The 1960's had seen Rugby played by Smiths Industries and the Technical College as well as a renewed interest in schools rugby with the Grammar School (Henry Box in new money . 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. HURRICANES Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. Buckley was. 24 Myles Harrop FEATURED. 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. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Bedfordshire Bronco This new era saw some notable Welshmen in the Lions' ranks such as Rees Thomas, Ralph Morgan, Frank Osmond, Dai Moses, Ron Morgan and Graham Rees. 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 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. 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]. 13, Les Holliday Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. All Matches. 20 Morgan Burgess 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 14 Josh Eaves 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. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war SWINTON LIONS 44 Hodgson would terrorise the Australians on the 1932 and 1936 Ashes tours, and in 1940 he kicked a world record penalty kick from 77.75 yards at Rochdale. Whilst the fans and other individuals and organisations were rallying round in extraordinary fashion to save the club from financial disaster, Littler was able to guarantee the clubs Championship status with another crucial home win this time against Oldham right at the end of the season. HURRICANES . 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. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 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. Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. 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. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Mick Adams Mick Adams was a part of the 'Cup Kings' era at Widnes where he made 415 appearances for the club at second row or loose forward in the 1970s and early 1980s. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 16,Shane Tupaea The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Goals: Gregson 6/8 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) 14 Jack Dawson Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 4 Sam Richards 25 Scott Parnaby [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. 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