and please provide some great stories and. More. Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Their protests were renewed when a match was staged there between a Manchester XIII (Salford and Swinton players) and the New Zealand tourists in September 1961 and the idea was subsequently dropped. Left Club/Did Not Play. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Started January 11, By Goals: Stead 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. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 10 Kieran Moran Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 5 Callum Dunne 2,Scott Ranson Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Throughout the 1940s and 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. 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. 12 Conner Gilbey 14 Jack Dawson Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . DOB. Wild, Stephen (1999). 24 Myles Harrop They have been known as the Lions ever since. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 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. 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. Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. By 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. Powered by Invision Community. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 11 Sam Bowring Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Goals: Gregson 6/8 LIONS 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. This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. This list may not reflect recent changes. Started December 20, 2022, By Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 14 Josh Eaves Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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. 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. 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. But a further financial crisis at the end of 2013 saw the departure of chairman, John Kidd, and the club was rescued by a new consortium which initially comprised of director David Jones and the Supporters Trust. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, as a stand-off, or scrum-half, i.e. 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. Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. 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. 4 Jayden Hatton Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 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 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. Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. 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 first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Subs: (all used) The first Rugby League tour of the UK by an overseas team took place in 1907 as converted New Zealand Union players, dubbed the 'All Golds,' travelled overseas. 28 Callum Hughes During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out 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. 18 Liam Cooper The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 HURRICANES 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. 21 Dan Coates http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. 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. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. 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. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. The war took the lives of an astonishing 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? International front-men Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game had ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. 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). Total Rugby League 1 Dan Abram (NU) The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. 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. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. 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. Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Player . Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. 15 Macauley Hallett Jughead It's easy! Started 1 hour ago, By 7 Richard Wilkinson Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 15,Alex Melling 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. Position (s) 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. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Past Players - Swinton Lions - Total Rugby League Fans Forum All Activity Home CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB FORUMS Swinton Lions Past Players Past Players By steve wild, February 10, 2015 in. 14 Jack Dawson During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. 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. 15 Macauley Hallett Gav Wilson 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. No. 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. 25 Scott Parnaby became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . 15 Macauley Hallett All Matches. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-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. Firebrand flanker Lachie Swinton is free for Wallabies selection to face France after escaping a further ban after his send-off in the final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 Looking back, although the club did spend a season at the highest level in 1991-92, Swinton's last real moment in the spotlight was their Second Division Premiership final win at Old Trafford in 1987. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Championship 1991/92. 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. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. 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. 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. 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. View all Lachlan Swinton news. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. Official Swinton Lions Website - English Rugby League Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing READ MORE Latest News News The Lions' Foundation - Celebrating a Year of Success! HURRICANES 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. 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. In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. 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. 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. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 3 Jake Spedding HURRICANES Cox (71), Hughes (75) Jump on the forums Feedback? Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Started 1 hour ago, By 23 Joe Lowe In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 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. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. 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. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). 12, John Allen IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 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. By 4 Sam Richards 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. 12 Mitch Cox 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. 16,Shane Tupaea 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. 3 Matt Welham Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". 8 Brad Clavering The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 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. 0.99. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 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. 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". 13 Liam Welham By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 22 Andrew Badrock The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 12 Conner Gilbey As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. 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. 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. 24 Myles Harrop 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. 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. Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . 4 Sam Richards Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) Total Rugby League 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. 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. He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. 4 Jayden Hatton Bedfordshire Bronco Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. 25 Scott Parnaby February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. numbers 6 or 7. The project has created a range of materials including DVD's, handling boxes of memorabilia, picture packs, and a mobile exhibition that will ensure that future generations can understand and continue to share this passionate and significant element of local culture and identity. In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 10 Kenny Baker Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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