On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. 1 Dan Abram (NU) MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. Started Friday at 11:11, By 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. Malcolm Billingham, However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. Subs (all used) 1 Dan Abram (NU) As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. 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. 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. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 15 Jordan Case This list may not reflect recent changes. LIONS By 12, John Allen Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. [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. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. 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. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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. 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. 5 Callum Dunne 13 Louis Brogan The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. 10 Kieran Moran LIONS 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 Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Total Rugby League 25 Scott Parnaby In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. Suggestions? This week we look at the 1980s. 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. 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. 6 Nick Gregson Losses. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. A move from their Burying Lane pitch to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the club now moved its headquarters and the players got changed) gave rise to the famous Lions nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) 17, Alan Derbyshire Gains. 1908 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. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . 14 Jack Dawson 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. 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. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 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. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 8 Gavin Bennion The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 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. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 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. 4 Jayden Hatton 18 Dominic Flanagan Goals: Gregson 6/8 3, Paul Topping Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. Although Peter Roe coached the Lions to promotion to the middle tier in 1996, subsequent significant investment by Bury FC owner, Hugh Eaves, in 1997 achieved only a disappointing play-off defeat, and eventually the football club forced the Lions out in 2002. 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. 29 Anthony Dyne 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. 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. Started January 11, By Subs (all used) 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. Started October 13, 2022, By 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. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre Do you agree with our selection? To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. HURRICANES Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 23 Joe Lowe 10 Kenny Baker Late 2019 also saw plans to rebrand as Manchester Lions hit significant opposition from supporter groups, in the wake of which chairman Andy Mazey resigned along with five other directors. No. 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. 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. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. More. 12 Conner Gilbey steve wild, RFL re-structuring then left the Lions in the third tier for season 2015, and at this point the former Leigh Chairman, John Roddy, accepted the role of Chairman. 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. 4 Jayden Hatton It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 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. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! 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. Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. 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). 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