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. 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. 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. 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 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. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! 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. 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. 6 Nick Gregson Bedfordshire Bronco [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 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. 23 Joe Lowe As of 7 June 2011 when the club hosted a fans' meeting at Moorside Social Club, Swinton, Mr Kidd stated that he expected that the building of the stadium should commence no later than New Year's Day, 2012 with completion set for the end of April (2012). Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 2 Mike Butt They were initially reluctant to join the new Northern Union, but did so on 2 June 1896 due to the fact that the majority of other teams in the area had done so, causing financial hardship to the club. 0.99. 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. HURRICANES 8 Brad Clavering 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. They followed this with their first-ever Championship in 1927, and then in 1928 the team reached its zenith securing all five available trophies a feat unique in the history of the sport. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 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. Jack Evans (English rugby league, born 1897), File:William Rees - Swinton and Wales.jpg, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Swinton_Lions_players&oldid=1001160526, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 14:00. 21 Dan Coates 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. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? steve wild, Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Malcolm Billingham, Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 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. 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. This category has only the following subcategory. HURRICANES 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. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. 3, Paul Topping Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 23 Joe Lowe 11, Mark Rowbottom 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), SWINTON LIONS 44 + 2.50 P&P. View all Lachlan Swinton news. Subs: (all used) Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 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. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 12 Mitch Cox In May 2009, John Kidd announced that he hoped to be in a position to apply for planning permission from the local council by the autumn. This list may not reflect recent changes. The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. 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. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 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. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. 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. 15 Macauley Hallett hunsletgreenandgold Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. 4 Jayden Hatton 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. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club by AAP. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. 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. Losses. 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. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Started October 13, 2022, By Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. 7 Richard Wilkinson 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By 4 Jayden Hatton (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 18 Liam Cooper 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. 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. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 Goals: Stead 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. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 By 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. Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the die was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973, Swinton found themselves out of the top flight. Jughead 29 Anthony Dyne 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. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. 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. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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 . The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 10, Roby Muller 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. 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]. 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. Results. 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. 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. 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. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 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. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 1,024 talking about this. 24 Jacob Beer With Salford moving to a new stadium in Barton, Eccles, Swinton set up a ground-share with Leigh in the Co-operative Championship for the 2012 season and onwards whilst they await permission to build their own ground at Agecroft.[6]. 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. numbers 6 or 7. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. 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. 3 Matt Welham 7 Richard Wilkinson is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . 22 Andrew Badrock 18 Liam Cooper Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 3 Jake Spedding 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. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. DOB. Started Friday at 11:11, By Subs (all used) 21 Dan Coates 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. In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. Total Rugby League 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. It's easy! 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. But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. 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 ***** 13 Liam Welham Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 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 step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Gav Wilson Throughout the late 1940s, and the 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. 12, John Allen 1 Dan Abram (NU) 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. 13, Les Holliday 15,Alex Melling Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Tim Streets tache HURRICANES A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. 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. Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. Started 52 minutes ago, By Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. . 12 Conner Gilbey 11 Sam Bowring Started October 13, 2022, By are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. A Super League Dream Team of players who have suffered The 10 biggest shock results in Super League history; NRL star leading potential strike action leans on degree Five of the biggest transfer fees paid in Super League The star-studded St Helens team which could win a record Departing Championship man backs former club to be a 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. 17 Matt Bailey 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. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. 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. 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. 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. 25 Scott Parnaby 4 Jayden Hatton 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. 8 Gavin Bennion The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. 10 Kenny Baker The set-back of losing the final knocked the Lions off their stride for a while, but happily Swinton regained their form and shape to finish their league campaign with 10 wins from 11 matches. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Martyn Sadler They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. 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. 16,Shane Tupaea 8 Brad Clavering former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 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. 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. 23 Chris Cullimore These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. Bedfordshire Bronco In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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. 3 Matt Welham 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 club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power, international frontmen Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game has ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. 28 Callum Hughes Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marveled at the skills of the brothers Bryn at Jack Evans - both of them Great Britain internationals. Bedfordshire Bronco 10 Kieran Moran Players such as Les Holliday (son of Bill) and Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. 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