Started 52 minutes ago, By Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. 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. 1 Nathan Hill Started December 20, 2022, By 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. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 10 Kenny Baker 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. 1, Paul Mellor Started November 18, 2022, By Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 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. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. 7 Richard Wilkinson If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! 12 Conner Gilbey 6 Ben Stead 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi The 1980s, the decade when we emerged from the doldrums to become a top end Second Division side, inter-dispersed with a fair share of memorable triumphs! All Matches. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. 11 Sam Bowring 12 Mitch Cox 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. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. 23 Joe Lowe By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 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. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . 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. 4 Sam Richards 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. Player . 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 DOB. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Tim Streets tache | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, and in Australia for North Sydney and Manly-Warringah (Heritage 207), as a scrum-half, i.e. Goals: Stead 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 24 Jacob Beer Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. Total Rugby League Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. 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. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 8 Gavin Bennion [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 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. steve wild, 15 Macauley Hallett 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. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. HURRICANES Goals: Gregson 6/8 4 Sam Richards 17 Matt Bailey 24 Myles Harrop 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. 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. 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. This week we are looking at the 1960s. 18 Liam Cooper 2 Mike Butt The Willows, Salford (2011) Started January 10, By Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. No. 103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. 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. 12, John Allen Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Jughead A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 2,Scott Ranson 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. 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. 8 Brad Clavering 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. 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. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. [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. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Started October 13, 2022, By The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) 10 Kieran Moran and please provide some great stories and. The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. Gav Wilson ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. MATCHFACTS 15,Alex Melling He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 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. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 16 Gav Rodden The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. 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. 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. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. 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. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. 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. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. Suggestions? Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 20 Morgan Burgess On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 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. Explore. 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. This category has only the following subcategory. 16 Gav Rodden 9 Elliott Windley 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. They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. 24 Myles Harrop Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. 10 Kieran Moran by AAP. 393 talking about this. Goals: Gregson 6/8 Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. hunsletgreenandgold 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. 11 Sam Bowring 3 Jake Spedding Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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]. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. 2 Mike Butt Many thanks. The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war The 1960's had seen Rugby played by Smiths Industries and the Technical College as well as a renewed interest in schools rugby with the Grammar School (Henry Box in new money . Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. They followed this with their first-ever Championship in 1927, and then in 1928 the team reached its zenith securing all five available trophies a feat unique in the history of the sport. Still, it took a dramatic 28-26 victory over Halifax in the penultimate game of the season to guarantee Championship rugby at Heywood Road for 2017. 14 Josh Eaves 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. Started Friday at 11:11, By When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 11 Sam Bowring Started January 10, By In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. 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. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. 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. Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. 10 Kenny Baker McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 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. Feedback? Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. Goals: Stead In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 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. 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. 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. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". Position (s) 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. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power, international frontmen 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 has ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. By A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 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. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) 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. 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 Picking a team of the 1980s is not easy, but after applying a minimum of 40 appearances to qualify for selection, weve suggested the following as a starter for debate: No. 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. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 16 Gav Rodden 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 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. HURRICANES The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 12 Mitch Cox 1908 Bedfordshire Bronco Arent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so the reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. 21 Dan Coates Bedfordshire Bronco 15 Jordan Case 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. 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. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd 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. 5 Callum Dunne A Super League Dream Team of players who have suffered The 10 biggest shock results in Super League history; NRL star leading potential strike action leans on degree Five of the biggest transfer fees paid in Super League The star-studded St Helens team which could win a record Departing Championship man backs former club to be a Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. This week we look at the 1960s. Ridpath, Wild and new chairman Stuart Fletcher, now jointly own a shared control in the Company. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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 golden-point extra-time a drop-goal by Chris Atkin sent the Lions into ecstasy and a play-off final against Keighley at Widnes. Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Started January 11, By Of these, perhaps the most worthy were stand-off Billy 'Daz' Davies, scrum-half Peter Kenny and 2nd-rowers Rod Smith (ex-Workington Town) and the highly respected Bill Holliday (ex-Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Cumberland and GB). Players earning international caps while at Swinton. 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. 0.99. Powered by Invision Community. 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