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. Started 2 hours ago, By 24 Myles Harrop Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. The 1960's had seen Rugby played by Smiths Industries and the Technical College as well as a renewed interest in schools rugby with the Grammar School (Henry Box in new money . 18 Liam Cooper MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 13, Les Holliday Powered by Invision Community. They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith securing all five available trophies. 12, John Allen Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. 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. 10 Kenny Baker 25 Scott Parnaby 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). The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) 21 Jonny Openshaw SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 3 Jake Spedding 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. 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. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. Jughead 14 Josh Eaves A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 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. 7 Richard Wilkinson Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Started January 11, By Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. Started January 10, By The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. 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. 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. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. Bedfordshire Bronco The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. hunsletgreenandgold numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Sign up for a new account in our community. LIONS By Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. 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. 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. 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. 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. 5 Callum Dunne Position (s) They have been known as the Lions ever since. 15 Jordan Case The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. 4 Sam Richards Started Friday at 11:11, By MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Started 52 minutes ago, By If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! 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. Again it came down to fine margins, but the Lions then held off Keighley to win 29-28 in a dramatic match and promotion had been achieved. Many thanks. 23 Chris Cullimore 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. 3 Jake Spedding Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. 6 Ben Stead 13 Louis Brogan 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! 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. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Position (s) 23 Chris Cullimore [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 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. Started December 20, 2022, By Goals: Gregson 6/8 11 Sam Bowring Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. In 1878 came the club's first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was traveling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. 21 Dan Coates 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. 23 Chris Cullimore 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. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 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. 21 Jonny Openshaw 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. 1 Nathan Hill Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war 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. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marveled at the skills of the brothers Bryn at Jack Evans - both of them Great Britain internationals. 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. 15 Jordan Case Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 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. Total Rugby League Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 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 Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . They were initially reluctant to join the new Northern Union, but did so on 2 June 1896 due to the fact that the majority of other teams in the area had done so, causing financial hardship to the club. 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. 23 Joe Lowe Started 2 hours ago, By By 8 Brad Clavering 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 13 Liam Welham On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) steve wild, HURRICANES The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. 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. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. Goals: Gregson 6/8 18 Dominic Flanagan Bedfordshire Bronco 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday No. However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. No. It all became to fruition in 1963 when, under the shrewd captaincy of Albert Blan, the Lions completed the final 18 games of a 30 match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 11, Mark Rowbottom But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. 3, Paul Topping Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. 12 Mitch Cox 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. 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. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) 7 Richard Wilkinson 10 Kieran Moran Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 15 Jordan Case The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 11 Sam Bowring The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. The Willows, Salford (2011) Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 2 Mike Butt A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. HURRICANES Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. 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