Bedfordshire Bronco The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. Players such as Les Holliday and sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a second division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 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. Jughead 4 Sam Richards Suggestions? A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Buckley was. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. Following their promotion from League 1 to the Championship in 2015, Swinton were forced to play their home league games in nearby Salford and Widnes as Park Lane (Sedgley Park RUFC) did not meet the minimum requirements for the Championship, before moving to Heywood Road, Sale. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | [email protected] | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 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 | [email protected] | 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. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . By The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. 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. Military Wiki. 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. 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. Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 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 club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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. 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. 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. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. 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. In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 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. 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. 17 Matt Bailey MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Jughead 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. 1 Nathan Hill 15 Macauley Hallett Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 15 Jordan Case 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. Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. 28 Callum Hughes 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. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. HURRICANES Malcolm Billingham, Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. 2 Mike Butt We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Subs (all used) During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 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. Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. 13 Liam Welham 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. HURRICANES 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. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 2 Mike Butt 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. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. 12 Conner Gilbey 14 Jack Dawson News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 18 Dominic Flanagan Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 17 Matt Bailey 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. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 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. 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. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. 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. 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. 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. Hodgson would terrorise the Australians on the 1932 and 1936 Ashes tours, and in 1940 he kicked a world record penalty kick from 77.75 yards at Rochdale. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Subs (all used) 10 Kieran Moran Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). 11, Mark Rowbottom 14 Josh Eaves 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. 21 Dan Coates SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Sign up for a new account in our community. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. 1, Paul Mellor Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Since 2013 the club have played at Leigh Sports Village and in the same year while the land at Agecroft remained a dream, Dr. Marwan Koucash announced his intention to build a stadium for the club on the old St. Ambrose Barlow playing fields behind the Town Hall. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. The resulting move brought the club back to within a mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border, when home games were played at Moor Lane, home of the local non-league football club Salford City. 11 Sam Bowring The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. By by AAP. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. 14 Jack Dawson 1,024 talking about this. hunsletgreenandgold 5 Callum Dunne 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. . 3 Jake Spedding 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. 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. 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. 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 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. are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. steve wild, 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. 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. 24 Myles Harrop Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. 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. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? LIONS Joe Lycett shreds 10,000 after David Beckham ignores his ultimatum MEN Frontpage Sport Rugby League Rugby League Swinton Lions to build new stadium at Agecroft and finally return home. 1 Dan Abram (NU) | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 1 Nathan Hill 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 | [email protected] | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 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. 21 Dan Coates 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. Total Rugby League 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. Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. MATCHFACTS MATCHFACTS 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. Park Lane, Whitefield (2015, 2004-2010) What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? This week we are looking at the 1960s. 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. 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. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. 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. He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. 14, Jeff Brown 99 : Alan . 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). 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. LIONS 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. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. All Matches. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 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. 4 Sam Richards On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 9 Elliott Windley There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. 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. 12 Mitch Cox 4 Sam Richards Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. 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. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 3 Matt Welham On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. + 2.50 P&P. 29 Anthony Dyne 15 Jordan Case The Willows, Salford (2011) In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. Started December 20, 2022, By If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. 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. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). However, the Lions found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC at Park Lane, Whitefield, which enabled the club to enjoy a semi-permanent home from 2004 to 2010. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Left Club/Did Not Play. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. 2 Mike Butt 20 Morgan Burgess Started 2 hours ago, By 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. 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. 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). George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. Subs: (all used) 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. Started January 10, By Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. Results. 4 Jayden Hatton 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. 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. 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