5 Callum Dunne 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. hunsletgreenandgold 12 Mitch Cox Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Players earning international caps while at Swinton. 18 Liam Cooper Started 2 hours ago, By He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. 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. 8 Brad Clavering 1 Nathan Hill Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 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. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. This category has only the following subcategory. 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. 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. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. Gav Wilson Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 Powered by Invision Community. 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. But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. By Picking a team of the 1980s is not easy, but after applying a minimum of 40 appearances to qualify for selection, weve suggested the following as a starter for debate: No. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 3 Jake Spedding Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. Martyn Sadler Tim Streets tache Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. LIONS Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. Goals: Stead 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. 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. Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 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. Subs: (all used) Jughead Started Friday at 11:11, By Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). 11, Mark Rowbottom Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. Swintons first official match took place on or about 4th November 1871 against a club called Standard from Eccles, and within a few short years the team became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area. Total Rugby League 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. 4 Jayden Hatton 20 Morgan Burgess 21 Jonny Openshaw [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 24 Myles Harrop 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. 5 Callum Dunne Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. 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. 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. 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. 29 Anthony Dyne Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. 15 Macauley Hallett Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. By Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 hunsletgreenandgold 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. Started 2 hours ago, By Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 FEATURED. A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! Suggestions? The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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. 4 Sam Richards View all Lachlan Swinton news. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. 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. Goals: Gregson 6/8 Martyn Sadler 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. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. Subs (all used) 6 Ben Stead Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Sign up for a new account in our community. 21 Dan Coates 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. 1, Paul Mellor 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. 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: Won promotion in 1991, No. 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. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. 13 Louis Brogan 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. 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. 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. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 25 Scott Parnaby David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . 18 Dominic Flanagan 25 Scott Parnaby 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. Started January 10, By 12 Conner Gilbey Cox (71), Hughes (75) 6 Nick Gregson are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Total Rugby League This week we are looking at the 1960s. 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. LIONS 12, John Allen . Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. [8], In September 2019 the club announced that they were seeking permission from the Rugby Football League to rebrand the club as Manchester Lions from the 2020 season onwards. Rugby League World Gift Card (UK Only) From: 15.00; Rugby League World - Subscription From: 13.00; League Express Gift Card (UK Only) From: 30.00; League Express - Subscription From: 25.00 Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 13 Louis Brogan During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 5 Callum Dunne Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. 1 Dan Abram (NU) Military Wiki. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. 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. 14, Jeff Brown A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 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. 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. 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. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 0.99. Swinton Lions players Category page. 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. All Matches. Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten-year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. SWINTON LIONS 44 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. No. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 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. Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. 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. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. 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 Cox (71), Hughes (75) 10 Kenny Baker 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. Left Club/Did Not Play. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. 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. The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. Gav Wilson 10 Kenny Baker Rugby League stands in solidarity with players, coaches, match officials, fans, volunteers, staff, and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination in sport and in society. 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. 22 Andrew Badrock The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. 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). In 1878 came the clubs first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was travelling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. Started December 20, 2022, By 24 Jacob Beer Gains. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. 10 Kieran Moran 3 Matt Welham 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. 4 Jayden Hatton On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. 22 Andrew Badrock By Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 6 Nick Gregson Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. Player . In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. 22 Andrew Badrock They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith becoming the last team to secure All Four Cups; they were also the only side from Lancashire to achieve this feat (Hunslet and Huddersfield were the two other clubs). In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. 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. 17 Matt Bailey HURRICANES Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 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. Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 13, Les Holliday Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. 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. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . 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. Started October 13, 2022, By [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. Jughead 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. 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. Losses. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so they reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium just off Station Road on former allotments, taking the old stands with them. 14 Josh Eaves 21 Dan Coates Powered by Invision Community. Player . 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. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. DOB. 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. 15 Jordan Case Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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 ***** 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. 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. 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. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 12 Mitch Cox 18 Liam Cooper 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. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Jughead 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. 10 Kieran Moran Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. 14 Jack Dawson 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. 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. 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. 11 Sam Bowring 1 Dan Abram (NU) 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. 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. Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape Wild, Stephen (1999). In fact it was the Lions 1960s quartet of Gowers, Buckley, Stopford and Robinson who were selected to play for the GB tourists on the 1966 tour to Australasia. 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