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. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. 2 Mike Butt 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. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 20 Morgan Burgess 21 Jonny Openshaw RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W 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. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd HURRICANES Jack Evans (English rugby league, born 1897), File:William Rees - Swinton and Wales.jpg, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Swinton_Lions_players&oldid=1001160526, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 14:00. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 5 Callum Dunne 9 Elliott Windley [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 It's easy! 4 Jayden Hatton However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. The Willows, Salford (2011) This category has only the following subcategory. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power, international frontmen Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game has ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. 18 Liam Cooper Goals: Stead Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. 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. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 3 Matt Welham became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . Debuts. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. 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. 29 Anthony Dyne Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Fortunately the club found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC an ambitious and successful club in Division One of the RFU, which has meant from 2004 to 2010Swintonplayed their home matches at Park Lane, Whitefield the home of Sedgley Park. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 12 Mitch Cox In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 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. Jughead 20 Morgan Burgess 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. 11, Mark Rowbottom 16,Shane Tupaea + 2.50 P&P. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. Explore. Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 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 . By 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. 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). Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. More. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 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. 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. 4 Sam Richards 10 Kenny Baker Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. 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. 24 Myles Harrop 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 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. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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 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. Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 14 Jack Dawson Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 23 Joe Lowe Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 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. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 13 Liam Welham The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. MATCHFACTS Many thanks. 12 Mitch Cox We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. Subs: (all used) 15 Macauley Hallett 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 Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. 39.99. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 1 Nathan Hill numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 24 Myles Harrop By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. DOB. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 24 Jacob Beer Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . 1908 1, Paul Mellor 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. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 10 Kieran Moran 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. 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. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 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. Since 2013 the club have played at Leigh Sports Village and in the same year while the land at Agecroft remained a dream, Dr. Marwan Koucash announced his intention to build a stadium for the club on the old St. Ambrose Barlow playing fields behind the Town Hall. 15 Jordan Case 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. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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. 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. 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. LIONS Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten-year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 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. But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 25 Scott Parnaby Park Lane, Whitefield (2015, 2004-2010) The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. MATCHFACTS Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. 13 Louis Brogan During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, 8 Gavin Bennion Swinton's first match was against a club called Standard from Eccles, and within 4 or 5 years the team became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. 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. 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. 21 Dan Coates 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. 6 Ben Stead 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. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. 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. Started January 10, By 6 Ben Stead 6 Ben Stead Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 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. 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. Rugby League stands in solidarity with players, coaches, match officials, fans, volunteers, staff, and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination in sport and in society. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. 18 Dominic Flanagan 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 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. Subs (all used) 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. 28 Callum Hughes 16 Gav Rodden 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. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Results. 6 Nick Gregson Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 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. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 3 Matt Welham 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. Started 52 minutes ago, By Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). 11 Sam Bowring 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. 17 Matt Bailey 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 4 Jayden Hatton 23 Joe Lowe Goals: Gregson 6/8 Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. 9 Elliott Windley 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. 6 Nick Gregson 4 Jayden Hatton 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. 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. 1 Nathan Hill View source History . I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. 29 Anthony Dyne and please provide some great stories and. 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. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. No. 10 Kenny Baker Started January 10, By 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]. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 Do you agree with our selection? 99 : Alan . 8 Brad Clavering The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. Started 1 hour ago, By 11 Sam Bowring Still, it took a dramatic 28-26 victory over Halifax in the penultimate game of the season to guarantee Championship rugby at Heywood Road for 2017. HURRICANES Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war 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 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. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Started November 18, 2022, By Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 18 Liam Cooper 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. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. 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 May 2009, John Kidd announced that he hoped to be in a position to apply for planning permission from the local council by the autumn. 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. Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. 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. 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. 29 Anthony Dyne [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook 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. Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. No. . This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 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