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. DOB. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. 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. 15 Macauley Hallett 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. 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. 18 Liam Cooper The sale of Station Road because of bad debts and the move to Gigg Lane,Bury in 1992 did not prove the success the management had imagined and the forced departure from Bury in 2002 broughtthe club back to within one mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border, when home games were played at Moor Lane home of a local amateur football club Salford City. 12 Conner Gilbey 10 Kieran Moran This week we look at the 1980s. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. The Willows, Salford (2011) Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Player . 15,Alex Melling They also have a player currently on trial. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 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. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 12 Mitch Cox 9, Gary Ainsworth This week we are looking at the 1960s. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 14 Jack Dawson A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! Players such as Les Holliday (son of Bill) and 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. Started Friday at 11:11, By Goals: Stead HURRICANES They have been known as the Lions ever since. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 13 Louis Brogan Their victorious captain that early November day in 1969 at Central Park, Wigan was long serving dependable right-centre Bob Fleet. This week we look at the 1960s. 3, Paul Topping Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Started January 10, By 15 Jordan Case [12] (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Jughead Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. In addition to the Championship Trophy, the Challenge Cup, the Lancashire League and the Lancashire Cup; Swinton won a fifth cup, the Salford Royal Hospital Cup, which was competed for by Salford, Broughton Rangers and Swinton. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Started December 20, 2022, By 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. [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. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 20 Morgan Burgess The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Feedback? 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. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 Position (s) Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. steve wild, Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 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). 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. Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 24 Jacob Beer On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 4 Jayden Hatton 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 11, Mark Rowbottom 10 Kenny Baker 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. August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. 4 Jayden Hatton Explore. 6 Ben Stead George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 and please provide some great stories and. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. 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. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. 8 Brad Clavering But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. 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. Note: 1 Cumbria cap; Captained Div 2 Premiership team 1987, No. LIONS In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. MATCHFACTS Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 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. 7 Richard Wilkinson On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. . 12 Mitch Cox Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. 18 Liam Cooper 99 : Alan . There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. Debuts. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 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. 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. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 8 Brad Clavering The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. Position (s) The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. LIONS Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. 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. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. 13, Les Holliday 14 Josh Eaves 25 Scott Parnaby 5 Callum Dunne Gains. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 23 Chris Cullimore 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 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. 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. are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 21 Dan Coates The war took the lives of an astonishing 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 29 Anthony Dyne Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 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. All Matches. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Graham Williams (28 July 1944 1 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. 15 Jordan Case By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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. 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 were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 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. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. Subs (all used) ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. The Lions looked to be heading for a one-point defeat until a Ben White drop-goal rescued the game with just 12 seconds left. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 11 Sam Bowring The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Started Friday at 11:11, By 13 Louis Brogan Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. 1 Nathan Hill 23 Joe Lowe 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. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 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! 1, Paul Mellor DOB. 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . 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. 21 Dan Coates 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. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. It's easy! 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. 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. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W 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. 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