Championship 1991/92. This week we look at the 1960s. Goals: Stead Started 52 minutes ago, By Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) 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. 11 Sam Bowring 13 Louis Brogan He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. 20 Morgan Burgess However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". 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. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. 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. 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? St Helens R.F.C. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 12 Conner Gilbey [12] Left Club/Did Not Play. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. HURRICANES Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. 12, John Allen By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 13 Liam Welham 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. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 3 Jake Spedding 1 Dan Abram (NU) A brief one-year tenure at the Willows in 2011 saw the Lions pick-up their first silverware in 25 years when captain Lee Wingfield held aloft the Championship One winners trophy. This list may not reflect recent changes. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. 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(Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Past players Malcolm Cummings, Bob Fleet, Tony Pratt, Brian Robinson and Derek Whitehead were in attendance along with director of rugby Paul Kidd and current players Phil Joseph and Rob Foxen - a former Swinton High pupil. 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. We will see how things go during the remainder of our pre-season and then sit down with Joe ahead of the start of our league campaign., Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | info@swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. Swinton 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. In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. 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. They also have a player currently on trial. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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). Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 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. In July 2017 after a very poor season on the field and serious financial problems off it, coach John Duffy departed and took a new coaching post with Featherstone Rovers after their man in charge, Jon Sharp left his post. Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. 22 Andrew Badrock 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook LIONS 4 Sam Richards On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . 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. 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. One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). 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. 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. Subs: (all used) Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Started October 13, 2022, By 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). Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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. 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. 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. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 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. 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. 29 Anthony Dyne Position (s) Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marvelled at the skills of Welsh half-back Billo Rees, and the brothers Bryn and Jack Evans, all of them Great Britain internationals. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Player . The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. The highlight during this period was a run to the Championship One play-off final in 2006, following epic victories at Featherstone Rovers and Celtic Crusaders. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. 13 Liam Welham Whilst the fans and other individuals and organisations were rallying round in extraordinary fashion to save the club from financial disaster, Littler was able to guarantee the clubs Championship status with another crucial home win this time against Oldham right at the end of the season. 1 Nathan Hill Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. HURRICANES 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. 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. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Swinton Heritage players By Malcolm Billingham, August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions Malcolm Billingham Members 9 Posted August 24, 2021 Are there any members on here that are into Swinton. [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. Become a Patron, To view matches in which a player appeared, click the, Centre, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Front Row, Hooker, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Front Row, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Fullback, Wing, Centre, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Wing, Centre, Front Row, Second Row, Bench. Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. Started 1 hour ago, By Started December 20, 2022, By No. By Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. But other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the clubs own membership. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 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. 12 Mitch Cox In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 9 Elliott Windley Many thanks. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. It's easy! The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. 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. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. 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. 12 Mitch Cox [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 28 Callum Hughes Martyn Sadler The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Calum is 27 years old and has been a stand-out performer for the Ince Rosebridge club in the National Conference League Division 1 over recent seasons. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. 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. This category has only the following subcategory. 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. 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. Results. 24 Myles Harrop Started December 20, 2022, By 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. 28 Callum Hughes Again it came down to fine margins, but the Lions then held off Keighley to win 29-28 in a dramatic match and promotion had been achieved. In January 2014, Salford City Reds owner Marwan Koukash announced his intention to revolutionise Swinton town centre via the development of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School. Jump on the forums In 1996, the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from a winter to a summer season. 21 Jonny Openshaw Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. and please provide some great stories and. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 12 Conner Gilbey 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. 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. Buckley was. Bedfordshire Bronco David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 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. LIONS 8 Gavin Bennion Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) LIONS Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. 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. DOB. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. Goals: Stead 24 Jacob Beer 10 Kenny Baker No. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? 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 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. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! 25 Scott Parnaby He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 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. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. 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