+ 2.50 P&P. 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. This category has only the following subcategory. 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. 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. 24 Myles Harrop 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. Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 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. 8 Brad Clavering 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. 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. 25 Scott Parnaby 4 Sam Richards The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 Goals: Gregson 6/8 24 Jacob Beer One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). Bedfordshire Bronco In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. Started 1 hour ago, By The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 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. 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. Started October 13, 2022, By Championship 1991/92. 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. 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. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . 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. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 6 Nick Gregson Cox (71), Hughes (75) 9 Elliott Windley 22 Andrew Badrock Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? 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. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Gav Wilson The only sad aspect being that the team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. Started 1 hour ago, By Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Started December 20, 2022, By We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. This week we look at the 1980s. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. 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. This new era saw some notable Welshmen in the Lions' ranks such as Rees Thomas, Ralph Morgan, Frank Osmond, Dai Moses, Ron Morgan and Graham Rees. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 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. The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. 14 Josh Eaves Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. . 16,Shane Tupaea To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. It's easy! 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. Jughead The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 13 Louis Brogan 0.99. 18 Liam Cooper 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. 28 Callum Hughes Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 4 Sam Richards Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Buckley was. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 11 Rhodri Lloyd The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Follow us on Twitter 22 Andrew Badrock In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and were considered the strongest team in Lancashire. 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. 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. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. 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. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. 21 Jonny Openshaw But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. Subs (all used) Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 5 Callum Dunne 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By 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. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. Goals: Stead 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. 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. He previously played for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), and Salford City Reds in the Super League, his choice of position is either Prop, or Second-row. Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. View source History . Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 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. 9 Elliott Windley (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Wild, Stephen (1999). 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. 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. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. All in all 19 internationals, 5 Championship finals, 17 Lancashire cup finals, 4 Premiership finals and 30 Challenge Cup semi-finals were played on the famous turf. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 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. 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. Subs: (all used) 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 18 Dominic Flanagan 6 Nick Gregson 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. Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 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. 6 Ben Stead But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 4 Jayden Hatton 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. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 29 Anthony Dyne 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. 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. 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 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. A move in 1873 from a field off Station Road to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the players got changed) gave rise to the famous "Lions" nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. Feedback? Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 13, Les Holliday Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 3 Matt Welham By Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. 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. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. 14 Jack Dawson 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. No. 3 Jake Spedding Martyn Sadler 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. Started 52 minutes ago, By I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. 14 Jack Dawson 21 Jonny Openshaw Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). Position (s) 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 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. With Salford moving to a new stadium in Barton, Eccles, Swinton set up a ground-share with Leigh in the Co-operative Championship for the 2012 season and onwards whilst they await permission to build their own ground at Agecroft.[6]. The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. 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. 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. 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. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Suggestions? 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. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 1 Nathan Hill Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 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. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. 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.
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