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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. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. This list may not reflect recent changes. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. + 2.50 P&P. A move in 1873 from a field off Station Road to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the players got changed) gave rise to the famous "Lions" nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. 6 Nick Gregson
Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. All Matches. 18 Liam Cooper
He previously played for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), and Salford City Reds in the Super League, his choice of position is either Prop, or Second-row. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 99 : Alan . A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 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. 14 Jack Dawson
Total Rugby League 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. 3 Jake Spedding
However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. 29 Anthony Dyne
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Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 3 Matt Welham
Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 2,Scott Ranson 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. 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! Bedfordshire Bronco Picking a team of the 1980s is not easy, but after applying a minimum of 40 appearances to qualify for selection, weve suggested the following as a starter for debate: No. The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Started 2 hours ago, By 6 Nick Gregson
[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. 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. This category has only the following subcategory. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 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. MATCHFACTS
1 Dan Abram (NU)
The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. This meteoric rise in stature was made all the more remarkable by the fact Swinton at this time was nothing more than a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills. 2 Mike Butt
By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Jughead Subs (all used)
Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith becoming the last team to secure All Four Cups; they were also the only side from Lancashire to achieve this feat (Hunslet and Huddersfield were the two other clubs). 11, Mark Rowbottom 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. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10
Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. 3 Jake Spedding
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. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! . 24 Myles Harrop
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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. 10 Kieran Moran
steve wild, As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee 1, Paul Mellor Many thanks. 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. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) 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. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. 11 Rhodri Lloyd
Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. 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. 18 Dominic Flanagan
But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. In 2006, the return to Swinton and Pendlebury was taken one step further when club chairman, John Kidd, announced on 9 August that the club had acquired a site to build a 6,000 capacity stadium with training facilities and community use in Agecroft, Pendlebury. Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. Results. Martyn Sadler However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. 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. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd Goals: Gregson 6/8
In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. Started 52 minutes ago, By Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 25 Scott Parnaby
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. Malcolm Billingham, The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. 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. 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. 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. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. 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. Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 10 Kieran Moran
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Started 52 minutes ago, By Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. Left Club/Did Not Play. 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. Do you agree with our selection? [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. Swinton Lions Summary Coaches Competitions Head To Head Players Records Referees Results Seasons Transfers Venues Players Select by position All Fullback Wing Centre Five-Eighth Halfback Front Row Hooker Back Row Lock Bench All Matches Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. 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. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6
The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. Goals: Gregson 6/8
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. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape 28 Callum Hughes
The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. 4 Jayden Hatton
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). Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Total Rugby League This week we look at the 1980s. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. Their victorious captain that early November day in 1969 at Central Park, Wigan was long serving dependable right-centre Bob Fleet. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 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. 24 Jacob Beer
28 Callum Hughes
However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war 10 Kenny Baker
Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday
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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. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. 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. 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. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 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 March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6
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Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. Gav Wilson Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. 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. Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. . 25 Scott Parnaby
Powered by Invision Community. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. 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. The Willows, Salford (2011) Subs (all used)
1908 Tim Streets tache Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 10 Kieran Moran
Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 17 Matt Bailey
Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. Started 2 hours ago, By 18 Dominic Flanagan
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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. 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. 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. Jughead View all Lachlan Swinton news. 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. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. 16 Gav Rodden
It's easy! became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? [13], Updated: 13 December 2021Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers. Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . 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. 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. 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. Military Wiki. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 8 Gavin Bennion
Even in an era where the unlimited tackle rule ensured much tighter matches, these players could create a try from any position on the field. 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. This week we look at the 1960s. by AAP. Losses. 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. Ian Watson took over as player-coach. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 23 Joe Lowe
By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Swinton Lions players Category page. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75)
Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52),
and please provide some great stories and. 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 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. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 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. No. 4 Sam Richards
Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. 25 Scott Parnaby
Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56)
A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. 21 Jonny Openshaw
Started January 10, By Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 16 Gav Rodden
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. More. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) 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. This week we are looking at the 1960s. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Player . 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi
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Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 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. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 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. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. With Salford moving to a new stadium in Barton, Eccles, Swinton set up a ground-share with Leigh in the Co-operative Championship for the 2012 season and onwards whilst they await permission to build their own ground at Agecroft.[6]. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. 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. MATCHFACTS
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