The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? 11 Rhodri Lloyd 18 Dominic Flanagan Craig Bellamy (rugby league) Gavin Bennion Ilias Bergal Edmund Beswick Brad Billsborough Albert Blan Ian Blease Mark Bourneville Andy Bracek Jim Brady (rugby league) Joe Bretherton Chris Bridge Danny Bridge Chris Brockbank Sam Brooks (rugby league) James Brown (rugby league) Alan Buckley (rugby league) Owen Buckley Walter Bumby Jordan Burke Jughead International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 18 Dominic Flanagan Since Mazey's arrival the board now includes former Manchester United Brand Manager Tony Sheridan, former Wigan Athletic footballer John Coyne, and Tecmark Managing Director Richard Heyes. Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. Started 52 minutes ago, By 6 Nick Gregson On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Also in the 'swinging 1960s' years the Lions fielded real top class performers such as GB internationals Ken Gowers at full-back, Alan Buckley at left-centre plus his wing partner, John Stopford. 1, Paul Mellor It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 10, Roby Muller Total Rugby League [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 15 Macauley Hallett 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. 23 Joe Lowe Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. 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. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 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. 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. 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. Goals: Stead The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Martyn Sadler In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. Total Rugby League This list may not reflect recent changes. 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. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. 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. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 8 Brad Clavering Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 10 Kieran Moran A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. 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. 17, Alan Derbyshire McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 22 Andrew Badrock 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, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Started Friday at 11:11, By 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. This was decided at a meeting held in the old school rooms of St Peters, and the club immediately established its headquarters at the Bulls Head. 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. . The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 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. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 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]. This week we look at the 1980s. 13 Louis Brogan (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. Rugby League World Gift Card (UK Only) From: 15.00; Rugby League World - Subscription From: 13.00; League Express Gift Card (UK Only) From: 30.00; League Express - Subscription From: 25.00 Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 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. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. LIONS Jughead 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. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. DOB. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. 393 talking about this. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. LIONS 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 Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 10 Kenny Baker 20 Morgan Burgess [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. 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. 12 Mitch Cox Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 16 Gav Rodden Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. 25 Scott Parnaby Malcolm Billingham, HURRICANES 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. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. 1 Dan Abram (NU) The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . MATCHFACTS 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". Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. 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. hunsletgreenandgold Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. numbers 6 or 7. 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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. Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. 15 Macauley Hallett 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Debuts. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. 2 Mike Butt Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. 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. 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. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 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. 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. Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. Gav Wilson This week we look at the 1960s. 21 Dan Coates 21 Jonny Openshaw The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. 5 Callum Dunne The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Player . 23 Chris Cullimore To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. 21 Jonny Openshaw The first 13-a-side international Rugby League match took place on this tour, with Wales winning 9-8 against the All Golds before a crowd of 20,000 at Abedare. Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 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. 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. Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . 4 Sam Richards Bedfordshire Bronco The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. 12 Conner Gilbey Started 1 hour ago, By 11 Rhodri Lloyd 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. But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. 4 Sam Richards by AAP. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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. Losses. A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. 29 Anthony Dyne However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 9, Gary Ainsworth Under the studious leadership of the great Cliff Evans, the Lions emerged from the shadows of the previous decade to become one of THE dominant forces of British Rugby League in the 1960s. Allan Coleman replaced Stuart Littler as Head Coach, and began overhauling the squad in an attempt to win promotion back to the Championship in season 2022. 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. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. Started October 13, 2022, By 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. 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! 15 Macauley Hallett 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. 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. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 13 Liam Welham The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 21 Dan Coates 1 Dan Abram (NU) Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. 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. 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. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. 21 Jonny Openshaw 13 Louis Brogan is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. 7 Richard Wilkinson 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. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. 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. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 99 : Alan . SWINTON LIONS 44 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. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. 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. Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. They also have a player currently on trial. 11 Sam Bowring 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. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 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. 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. In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. 8, Joe Grima MATCHFACTS Explore. Started November 18, 2022, By 7 Richard Wilkinson As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 25 Scott Parnaby Powered by Invision Community. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 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. 5 Callum Dunne Started January 10, By 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. It was on 20th October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed its first season) decided to keep themselves amused during the winter months by playing football. This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. 18 Dominic Flanagan 11 Rhodri Lloyd 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Started January 11, By Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. No. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 11, Mark Rowbottom + 2.50 P&P. 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. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. MATCHFACTS Subs (all used) 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. . 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. In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. 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. 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