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. 4 Sam Richards numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Started 1 hour ago, By This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 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. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Subs (all used) IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 23 Joe Lowe Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. By 21 Jonny Openshaw Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 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. 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. 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. by AAP. Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape 23 Chris Cullimore Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 4 Sam Richards Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 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. 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. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 18 Liam Cooper 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. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. 13 Liam Welham 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 category has only the following subcategory. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 28 Callum Hughes The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. 29 Anthony Dyne Throughout the late 1940s, and the 1950s the Lions strove unsuccessfully to repeat former glories and often flattered to deceive, but the appointment of Welshman Cliff Evans as coach signalled a renaissance. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. FEATURED. 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. The set-back of losing the final knocked the Lions off their stride for a while, but happily Swinton regained their form and shape to finish their league campaign with 10 wins from 11 matches. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. 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. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. 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. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee 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. 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. 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 Station Road turf. 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. Goals: Gregson 6/8 9 Elliott Windley 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. 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! 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. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Cox (71), Hughes (75) Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their first Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Their opponents in the final were a talented Hunslet side that were coached by Leeds legend David Ward and included the likes of Sonny Nickle. 17 Matt Bailey 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. 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 Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 1 Nathan Hill Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 11, Mark Rowbottom 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 3 Jake Spedding DOB. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 18 Liam Cooper 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. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 29 Anthony Dyne MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 24 Myles Harrop ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) Wild, Stephen (1999). 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. 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. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. Started 2 hours ago, By 12, John Allen Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Tim Streets tache 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. Subs (all used) 7 Richard Wilkinson Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. 21 Jonny Openshaw Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 16 Gav Rodden (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 13 Louis Brogan 22 Andrew Badrock Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. numbers 6 or 7. Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 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. MATCHFACTS SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. [13], Updated: 13 December 2021Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers. Fortunately the club found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC an ambitious and successful club in Division One of the RFU, which has meant from 2004 to 2010Swintonplayed their home matches at Park Lane, Whitefield the home of Sedgley Park. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Appearances:198, Tries:24, 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. 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. 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. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 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. MATCHFACTS What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 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. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . By Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so they reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium just off Station Road on former allotments, taking the old stands with them. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Jughead Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 Started November 18, 2022, By Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for 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. Subs: (all used) 14, Jeff Brown 1,024 talking about this. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. 12 Mitch Cox 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. 10 Kieran Moran [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. hunsletgreenandgold Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! 16,Shane Tupaea A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. 11 Sam Bowring Goals: Stead Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 10 Kenny Baker 6 Nick Gregson Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. This new era saw some notable Welshmen in the Lions' ranks such as Rees Thomas, Ralph Morgan, Frank Osmond, Dai Moses, Ron Morgan and Graham Rees. 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. 15 Macauley Hallett 23 Chris Cullimore Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . 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. The most famous of these Victorian sportsmen was Jim Valentine - still arguably the most famous "Lion" that ever lived and who served Swinton for the best part of 20 years. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 Started October 13, 2022, By 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. 8 Gavin Bennion 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. 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. 12 Mitch Cox 29 Anthony Dyne 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. Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. 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. Martyn Sadler It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 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. 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. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. View source History . Started October 13, 2022, By Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 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. . Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. and please provide some great stories and. 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. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) 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. Many thanks. 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 When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. Started January 10, By But a further financial crisis at the end of 2013 saw the departure of chairman, John Kidd, and the club was rescued by a new consortium which initially comprised of director David Jones and the Supporters Trust. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. steve wild, 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. 22 Andrew Badrock In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 22 Andrew Badrock Total Rugby League A difficult season combined with drastic restructuring of the league structure left the Lions in the third tier of rugby league, League 1, in 2015. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) 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. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. Buckley was. 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