In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. It was on 20th October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed its first season) decided to keep themselves amused during the winter months by playing football. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Gav Wilson Subs: (all used) International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. 1908 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. Jughead 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. Although Peter Roe coached the Lions to promotion to the middle tier in 1996, subsequent significant investment by Bury FC owner, Hugh Eaves, in 1997 achieved only a disappointing play-off defeat, and eventually the football club forced the Lions out in 2002. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd 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. February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 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. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 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. 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. 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. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. 6 Ben Stead Goals: Stead Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. Suggestions? Many thanks. 17 Matt Bailey 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. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. Started December 20, 2022, By He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. By 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. Total Rugby League Their victorious captain that early November day in 1969 at Central Park, Wigan was long serving dependable right-centre Bob Fleet. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Swinton Lions players Category page. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 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, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. Cox (71), Hughes (75) Started 1 hour ago, By Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 28 Callum Hughes Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 25 Scott Parnaby The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) 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. 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. 393 talking about this. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. + 2.50 P&P. steve wild, Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. Debuts. 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. and please provide some great stories and. One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). 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. Started January 10, By Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. 1 Nathan Hill 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. 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. 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. 1, Paul Mellor Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. 8 Gavin Bennion 12 Conner Gilbey 18 Liam Cooper Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson 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. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. The sale of Station Road because of bad debts and the move to Gigg Lane, Bury, in 1992, did not prove the success that the management had imagined. Subs (all used) Cox (71), Hughes (75) The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. 14 Jack Dawson 8 Brad Clavering This week we are looking at the 1960s. Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. Started January 11, By 29 Anthony Dyne 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. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? 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. Started January 10, By The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. In October 2014 the club announced its intention to return to Park Lane, home of Sedgley Park RUFC as its home base for season 2015. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. 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]. 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. 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). 9 Elliott Windley McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. Feedback? However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 15 Jordan Case 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. 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. In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 by AAP. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 12 Conner Gilbey 10 Kieran Moran The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 8 Brad Clavering Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 5 Callum Dunne 15,Alex Melling Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) - YouTube 0:00 / 2:07 Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) British Path 2.91M subscribers Join Subscribe. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. 24 Jacob Beer 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. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. 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. 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. Jump on the forums 24 Jacob Beer The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 11 Sam Bowring What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 3 Jake Spedding All Matches. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. 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. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 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. 23 Joe Lowe 10 Kieran Moran 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. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. 16 Gav Rodden 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. 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 week we look at the 1960s. Allan Coleman replaced Stuart Littler as Head Coach, and began overhauling the squad in an attempt to win promotion back to the Championship in season 2022. Subs (all used) In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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 . 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . 6 Nick Gregson Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 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. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. hunsletgreenandgold Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. 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. 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. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. Powered by Invision Community. 6 Ben Stead On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Jughead Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 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. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. Tim Streets tache 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. 5 Callum Dunne 14, Jeff Brown 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 following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. 12, John Allen Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. Total Rugby League 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. 21 Dan Coates 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. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. 8 Gavin Bennion Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. The only sad aspect being that this team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. During this same decade, local talent came to the fore with the likes of Graham Williams (scrum-half), Derek Whitehead (full-back/utility), Barry Simpson (2nd-row) and classy GB loose-forward Dave Robinson. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 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. Chairman John Kidd announced his resignation and hopes of saving the club were left in the hands of director David Jones and the Supporters' Trust. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Started 52 minutes ago, By Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. 99 : Alan . 9 Elliott Windley 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. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 17 Matt Bailey 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. 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. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) Goals: Gregson 6/8 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. 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