George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 17 Matt Bailey 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 following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. 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. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. Total Rugby League 20 Morgan Burgess Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape 13 Louis Brogan 10 Kieran Moran 18 Liam Cooper 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. 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. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Malcolm Billingham, Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. HURRICANES Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 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. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 12, John Allen 17, Alan Derbyshire No. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 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. 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. 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. Gav Wilson On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 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. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 14 Jack Dawson The financial failure of major creditor and de facto owner Hugh Eaves in 2002 put the future of the club in jeopardy, the chairman and benefactor Malcolm White resigned. 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 step-up into the Championship proved as difficult as imagined, but many creditable performances under Steve McCormack and later Gary Chambers kept the club in the middle tier between seasons 2012 and 2014. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. 10 Kenny Baker It's easy! As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. 6 Ben Stead 1 Nathan Hill The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 6 Ben Stead 18 Dominic Flanagan 2 Mike Butt Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 Subs: (all used) We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. 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. 0.99. However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. 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. ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) 2 Mike Butt is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . 7 Richard Wilkinson 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. 12 Mitch Cox Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 4 Jayden Hatton 14 Josh Eaves 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. 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. Subs: (all used) 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. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. LIONS Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. 25 Scott Parnaby No. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 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 Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. 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. Total Rugby League Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 18 Liam Cooper Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and unquestionably they were the strongest team in Lancashire. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Jughead 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 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. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. 9 Elliott Windley 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Started January 11, By 13 Liam Welham 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]. 13, Les Holliday Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 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 21 Jonny Openshaw The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 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. 15,Alex Melling 22 Andrew Badrock Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. 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. 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. 1 Nathan Hill If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 5 Callum Dunne 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. 18 Dominic Flanagan Buckley was. Started October 13, 2022, By Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. 24 Myles Harrop MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 This week we are looking at the 1960s. 393 talking about this. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. 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. 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. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! 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. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. and please provide some great stories and. 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. 12 Conner Gilbey However, the Lions found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC at Park Lane, Whitefield, which enabled the club to enjoy a semi-permanent home from 2004 to 2010. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 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. Powered by Invision Community. Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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. SWINTON LIONS 44 Total Rugby League Sign up for a new account in our community. The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. 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. Started October 13, 2022, By In January 2014, Salford City Reds owner Marwan Koukash announced his intention to revolutionise Swinton town centre via the development of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 17 Matt Bailey Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 7 Richard Wilkinson 25 Scott Parnaby Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. In a tense Challenge Cup Final they squeezed past Warrington 53, and three weeks later the Holy Grail was achieved when they comfortably eased past Featherstone Rovers 110 to take the Rugby Football League Championship. 11, Mark Rowbottom 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. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. 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. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. 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. Suggestions? In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. 103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. Started 2 hours ago, By Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. LIONS Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 1 Dan Abram (NU) The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. Started 52 minutes ago, By A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. Park Lane, Whitefield (2015, 2004-2010) 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre 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. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. Player . Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 1,024 talking about this. 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. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. The only sad aspect being that the team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. 99 : Alan . Such was the Lions success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and unquestionably they were the strongest team in Lancashire. The southern teams in particular came in for some severe punishment, and Ian Mort created a club record of 48 individual points in an annihilation of Oxford. 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. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. View all Lachlan Swinton news. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. . 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. 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. Started January 10, By Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Swinton Lions players Category page. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 14 Jack Dawson During this same decade, local talent came to the fore with the likes of Graham Williams (scrum-half), Derek Whitehead (full-back/utility), Barry Simpson (2nd-row) and classy GB loose-forward Dave Robinson. 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 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. Dyne then added his second before the break after another good passing movement and Gregson converted to give his side a good lead at the break. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. 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