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". 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. Follow us on Twitter 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. 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. 8, Joe Grima Joe Lycett shreds 10,000 after David Beckham ignores his ultimatum MEN Frontpage Sport Rugby League Rugby League Swinton Lions to build new stadium at Agecroft and finally return home. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 29 Anthony Dyne Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 14 Josh Eaves 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. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 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. 12 Conner Gilbey 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. 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. 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. 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. 4 Jayden Hatton SWINTON LIONS 44 15 Jordan Case 28 Callum Hughes The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. 6 Nick Gregson David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 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. Started January 11, By February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. 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. 24 Myles Harrop 3, Paul Topping 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 12 Conner Gilbey Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee 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. 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Looking back, although the club did spend a season at the highest level in 1991-92, Swinton's last real moment in the spotlight was their Second Division Premiership final win at Old Trafford in 1987. Subs: (all used) 10 Kieran Moran 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. 23 Joe Lowe Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 4 Sam Richards The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. 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. 24 Myles Harrop hunsletgreenandgold 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. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. 10 Kenny Baker The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 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. Jughead Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . 13, Les Holliday We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. and please provide some great stories and. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. 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 The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 9 Elliott Windley Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 18 Dominic Flanagan 13 Liam Welham 10, Roby Muller At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, 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. 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. Started November 18, 2022, By by AAP. 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. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. Bedfordshire Bronco Subs (all used) Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. 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. Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. 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. Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 3 Matt Welham 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. 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 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. 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 Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 16,Shane Tupaea 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. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Subs (all used) Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 23 Chris Cullimore Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 14 Jack Dawson Malcolm Billingham, Off the field Damian Ridpath arrived as Director of Development and is in the process of revolutionising the clubs off-field operations, which in 2021 included the launch of the Swinton Lionesses female team, and Manchester Lions junior teams. Jump on the forums 29 Anthony Dyne 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. Goals: Gregson 6/8 10 Kenny Baker Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 9 Elliott Windley 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. 20 Morgan Burgess 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. Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. Total Rugby League Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. 25 Scott Parnaby Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By 24 Jacob Beer This category has only the following subcategory. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 11 Sam Bowring He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 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. Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. View all Lachlan Swinton news. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. . Ian Watson took over as player-coach. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? 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. 6 Ben Stead 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. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. 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