Jump on the forums 21 Dan Coates The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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. 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. 28 Callum Hughes Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. 17 Matt Bailey February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. 15 Macauley Hallett Left Club/Did Not Play. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. 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. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Player . . Note: 1 Cumbria cap; Captained Div 2 Premiership team 1987, No. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 12 Mitch Cox Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. 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! However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 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 1 Nathan Hill The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 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. Jughead During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. 15 Jordan Case The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Total Rugby League 22 Andrew Badrock Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 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. Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. Gains. Jughead 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". 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. Buckley was. 3 Matt Welham Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. LIONS Ian Blease (born 1 January 1965) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop or second-row for Salford and Swinton. Malcolm Billingham, 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). Player . 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. 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. Started Friday at 11:11, By McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 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. 17 Matt Bailey Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL 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. View source History . 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. 12 Mitch Cox 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. 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, Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 1 Nathan Hill 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. They have been known as the Lions ever since. Cox (71), Hughes (75) Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 10 Kenny Baker 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. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 14 Jack Dawson HURRICANES Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. 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. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, culminating in a ground-breaking victory over the great northern establishment club, Manchester, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 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. 14 Jack Dawson In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 10 Kenny Baker 1 Nathan Hill International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 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. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. 2 Mike Butt Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference . 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 21 Dan Coates By 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. 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. 14 Josh Eaves Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 6 Nick Gregson Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. 13 Louis Brogan 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. 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 14 Jack Dawson 5 Callum Dunne Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. Gav Wilson 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. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 1,024 talking about this. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. Goals: Stead 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. 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. Started January 11, By 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. 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. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. 15,Alex Melling 16 Gav Rodden 4 Sam Richards 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. 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. Subs: (all used) During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 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. 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. Ridpath, Wild and new chairman Stuart Fletcher, now jointly own a shared control in the Company. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Rugby league would struggle to organise a barbecue in a butcher's shop and it is the international game that has paid the biggest price for the code's administrative ineptitude and inertia. 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. Subs (all used) ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. 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. 20 Morgan Burgess 29 Anthony Dyne What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 0.99. MATCHFACTS by AAP. 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. [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. 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. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. 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. 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. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 17 Matt Bailey 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. 24 Myles Harrop 13 Liam Welham 24 Jacob Beer A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. 10 Kieran Moran Subs: (all used) On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 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. [8], In September 2019 the club announced that they were seeking permission from the Rugby Football League to rebrand the club as Manchester Lions from the 2020 season onwards. The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 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. 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. 5 Callum Dunne 1908 11 Sam Bowring Military Wiki. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 14 Josh Eaves As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 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. 23 Chris Cullimore Throughout the 1940s and 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. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 1 Dan Abram (NU) Jughead However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) Losses. and please provide some great stories and. Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. 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. However, some critics saw this as an apology for overlooking him when the previous tourists were chosen in 1962, when many believe he was easily the most outstanding player to wear a full-back's jersey in the British game. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . 18 Dominic Flanagan In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. 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 Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. 6 Ben Stead 23 Joe Lowe toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. Started January 10, By On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. In search of crowning the greatest Swinton Lions team ever, we delve into the history books to look at some of the greatest players to play for the club. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. 18 Dominic Flanagan Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 393 talking about this. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. Started October 13, 2022, By Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. 11, Mark Rowbottom Started November 18, 2022, By At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. 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