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 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. Gav Wilson The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 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. 14, Jeff Brown David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Started November 18, 2022, By Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 21 Dan Coates
Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. Goals: Gregson 6/8
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. 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. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. 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. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. 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. 3 Matt Welham
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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. Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52),
IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. Wild, Stephen (1999). 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. 22 Andrew Badrock
On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458
became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 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. Debuts. Started Friday at 11:11, By In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56)
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. Under new head coach John Duffy, the club relocated to Sedgley Park for season 2015, and a promising start saw the Lions reach the inaugural iPro League 1 Cup Final, which took place at Bloomfield Road on the same weekend as the new Championship Summer Bash. 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. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. 2 Mike Butt
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. In January 2014, Salford City Reds owner Marwan Koukash announced his intention to revolutionise Swinton town centre via the development of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 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. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the die was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973, Swinton found themselves out of the top flight. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 11 Rhodri Lloyd
Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. 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. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Powered by Invision Community. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. + 2.50 P&P. Martyn Sadler 2,Scott Ranson . Total Rugby League 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. 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. Tim Streets tache In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 3 Matt Welham
Results. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 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! Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. 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. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Chairman John Kidd announced his resignation and hopes of saving the club were left in the hands of director David Jones and the Supporters' Trust. 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. 11, Mark Rowbottom 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi
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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. In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. 1908 Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. 14 Josh Eaves
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. 12, John Allen By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. 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. 1 Nathan Hill
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. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. Subs (all used)
Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference
Unfortunately Salford City FC would not grant Swinton the ten year lease which was required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. 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. 10 Kieran Moran
Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 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. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. 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. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. by AAP. 24 Myles Harrop
Powered by Invision Community. Swintons first official match took place on or about 4th November 1871 against a club called Standard from Eccles, and within a few short years the team became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday
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3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre 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. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. 3, Paul Topping One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. 5 Callum Dunne
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The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Championship 1991/92. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. Throughout the 1940s and 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. Jughead 10 Kenny Baker
By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. Goals: Stead
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. 15 Jordan Case
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Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. The Willows, Salford (2011) Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Subs: (all used)
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Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 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. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10
The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. 8 Brad Clavering
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. 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. 39.99. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. 2 Mike Butt
By However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. 6 Ben Stead
Buckley was. 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. 3 Jake Spedding
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. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 13 Louis Brogan
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. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 and please provide some great stories and. Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. We're really keen to promote links with our past players, as in doing so it respects the history of the club, AND promotes the future of the club in a positive light. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 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. 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. 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Bedfordshire Bronco 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. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. The Lions step-up into the Championship proved as difficult as imagined, but many creditable performances under Steve McCormack and later Gary Chambers kept the club in the middle tier between seasons 2012 and 2014. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . 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. DOB. This week we look at the 1980s. 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape 9 Elliott Windley
Started Friday at 11:11, By Note: Promoted three times in 1985, 1987, 1991 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 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. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Cox (71), Hughes (75)
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. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 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. | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . 12 Conner Gilbey
Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. 7 Richard Wilkinson
By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. 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. Arent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so the reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. LIONS
They have been known as the Lions ever since. 17, Alan Derbyshire 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. Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. 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. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. 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. The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. [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. 9, Gary Ainsworth RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. The southern teams in particular came in for some severe punishment, and Ian Mort created a club record of 48 individual points in an annihilation of Oxford. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and were considered the strongest team in Lancashire. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 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. 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. Tim Streets tache 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. 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. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 24 Myles Harrop
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In 2004, the Lions moved to Park Lane, Whitefield, home of Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 13 Liam Welham
In 1996, the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from a winter to a summer season. 15 Jordan Case
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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. His plans were to include a 3,000 capacity stadium for the Lions on the site of the old school playing field, alongside new housing, restaurants and a hotel. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 21 Jonny Openshaw
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. Started January 10, By 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. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 5 Callum Dunne
In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. 10 Kenny Baker
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. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. 21 Dan Coates
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. 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. Martyn Sadler As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 8 Gavin Bennion
The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. 20 Morgan Burgess
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