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Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 4 Sam Richards Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. 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 week we look at the 1960s. + 2.50 P&P. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. 10 Kenny Baker Subs (all used) 17 Matt Bailey Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. Position (s) 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. 24 Jacob Beer 23 Joe Lowe Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 9 Elliott Windley SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 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. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. DOB. | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. 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. 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. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. HURRICANES This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. 15 Jordan Case 23 Chris Cullimore News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 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. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 21 Jonny Openshaw He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 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. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. 2 Mike Butt Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 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. In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. 3, Paul Topping Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. 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 March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. 20 Morgan Burgess 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. 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. 18 Liam Cooper IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 13 Liam Welham Subs: (all used) 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. 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. 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. 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 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. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 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. 4 Jayden Hatton 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. 12 Mitch Cox Feedback? A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 9 Elliott Windley The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. LIONS They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Follow us on Twitter On 5 September 2017 the club announced that former Leigh Director Andy Mazey owner of Greater Manchester-based S. R. Waite Group would step in as the new club chairman. SWINTON LIONS 44 [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! 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. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . More. 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. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 9, Gary Ainsworth Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. 12, John Allen MATCHFACTS By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 Jughead 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. 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 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) [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. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. Another Hurricanes error on sixteen minutes presented the Lions with a chance to score and they took it when Anthony Dyne crossed in the left corner and again Gregson converted. A short move to the more palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 1 Nathan Hill 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 only sad aspect being that this team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 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. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. 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. Started January 11, By The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 99 : Alan . MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 21 Dan Coates 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). Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. Explore. Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? 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. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 2 Mike Butt Cox (71), Hughes (75) A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. 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. 13 Liam Welham Gains. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 4 Sam Richards Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 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. 10 Kieran Moran RUGBY PROGRAMMES (MISC) - Age Group & Representative - Big Match Specials & Celebration Matches - Cup finals & semi-finals - Presentation - Programme Offers - Ranfurly Shield - Sevens Tournaments - International Trials - Varsity, Festivals, Regional, Services & Player Testimonials ***** 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. 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. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? By In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. 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. Ridpath, Wild and new chairman Stuart Fletcher, now jointly own a shared control in the Company. 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. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. 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. 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. Another Hurricanes error on sixteen minutes presented the Lions with a chance to score and they took it when Anthony Dyne crossed in the left corner and again Gregson converted. As of 7 June 2011 when the club hosted a fans' meeting at Moorside Social Club, Swinton, Mr Kidd stated that he expected that the building of the stadium should commence no later than New Year's Day, 2012 with completion set for the end of April (2012). Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 16 Gav Rodden 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. Player . 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. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! 7 Richard Wilkinson An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Championship 1991/92. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. They have been known as the Lions ever since. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. 1908 [12] 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. 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. Goals: Stead Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. 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. No. Started Friday at 11:11, By 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. 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. Was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and swinton rugby league past players as one of the 60s years undefeated the... 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