Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. 13 Louis Brogan 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. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. Started 2 hours ago, By numbers 6 or 7. Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 Subs: (all used) 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. 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . MATCHFACTS 3 Jake Spedding 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 week we look at the 1980s. 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. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 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! In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. 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. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. 18 Liam Cooper 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 ***** 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. 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. 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. LIONS Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. 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. Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). Swinton Lions players Category page. 24 Jacob Beer 21 Dan Coates Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). 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. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 4 Sam Richards Started October 13, 2022, By 18 Liam Cooper Gains. The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) 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. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 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. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 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. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. 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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. 28 Callum Hughes Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. It was in the October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed it's first season) decided tokeepthemselves amused during the winter months playing "football". 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. 14, Jeff Brown Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 20 Morgan Burgess Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Bedfordshire Bronco Jump on the forums The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. 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. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Started Friday at 11:11, By Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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. 6 Ben Stead 13 Liam Welham 16 Gav Rodden The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Bedfordshire Bronco 3 Jake Spedding [12] Left Club/Did Not Play. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. hunsletgreenandgold Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. 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. . Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. St Helens R.F.C. 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. 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. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 8 Gavin Bennion SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 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). 393 talking about this. 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. 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. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 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. 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. Goals: Stead Jughead Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. This category has only the following subcategory. 8 Brad Clavering 6 Nick Gregson Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. Late 2019 also saw plans to rebrand as Manchester Lions hit significant opposition from supporter groups, in the wake of which chairman Andy Mazey resigned along with five other directors. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! This week we are looking at the 1960s. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 3 Matt Welham However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 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. 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. Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 14 Josh Eaves By However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 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. Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . 15 Jordan Case 10 Kenny Baker He comes to us highly recommended, and Head Coach Allan Coleman will be looking to assess his capabilities ahead of our league opener against Newcastle Thunder on 5th February. 2 Mike Butt August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. 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. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. DOB. 14 Josh Eaves By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. SWINTON LIONS 44 International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 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. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. Jughead 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. 21 Dan Coates 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. 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. 29 Anthony Dyne Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. 18 Dominic Flanagan Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. 9 Elliott Windley Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 20 Morgan Burgess Bedfordshire Bronco 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Cox (71), Hughes (75) Their victorious captain that early November day in 1969 at Central Park, Wigan was long serving dependable right-centre Bob Fleet. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 17 Matt Bailey Subs (all used) This list may not reflect recent changes. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 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. 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 Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. 6 Nick Gregson Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. made a try-scoring dbut at Wilderspool to Swinton 494: Jack Atherton: 21 August 1948: 3 September 1951: Forward: 21: 5: 1: 0: 17: signed from St Helens Recs . 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 18 Dominic Flanagan 6 Ben Stead Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) Total Rugby League Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. 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. Powered by Invision Community. 11 Sam Bowring The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. 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. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Goals: Gregson 6/8 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. The Willows, Salford (2011) 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. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. FEATURED. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. Started November 18, 2022, By 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. 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. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. 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. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. 24 Myles Harrop In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge in! 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