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 | [email protected] | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. MATCHFACTS 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. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. [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. In golden-point extra-time a drop-goal by Chris Atkin sent the Lions into ecstasy and a play-off final against Keighley at Widnes. This category has only the following subcategory. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. HURRICANES Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W Total Rugby League Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. 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. Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 It's easy! Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. 11 Sam Bowring They also have a player currently on trial. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, 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. 29 Anthony Dyne [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 13 Liam Welham 15 Macauley Hallett 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. 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 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. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. All Matches. + 2.50 P&P. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 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. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. 1 Nathan Hill Goals: Gregson 6/8 Ian Watson took over as player-coach. 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) Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | [email protected] | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 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. 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. Appearances:152, Tries:12, Goals:0 Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 8, Joe Grima 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. 8 Gavin Bennion LIONS 15 Jordan Case Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 21 Jonny Openshaw Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. MATCHFACTS Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 22 Andrew Badrock 14 Jack Dawson On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. No. 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. 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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. 7 Richard Wilkinson The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 23 Chris Cullimore Started 2 hours ago, By 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. 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. 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. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 10, Roby Muller In search of crowning the greatest Swinton Lions team ever, we delve into the history books to look at some of the greatest players to play for the club. They have been known as the Lions ever since. 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. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. Their victorious captain that early November day in 1969 at Central Park, Wigan was long serving dependable right-centre Bob Fleet. HURRICANES 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. 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. 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. Past Players - Swinton Lions - Total Rugby League Fans Forum All Activity Home CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB FORUMS Swinton Lions Past Players Past Players By steve wild, February 10, 2015 in. HURRICANES Mick Adams Mick Adams was a part of the 'Cup Kings' era at Widnes where he made 415 appearances for the club at second row or loose forward in the 1970s and early 1980s. Cox (71), Hughes (75) Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. 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. 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. 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. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson 5 Callum Dunne Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. As Swinton Lions prepared to celebrate their 150th Anniversary, an issue over minimum ground standards at Sedgley Park meant that the club relocated to Heywood Road in a ground-sharing agreement with Sale RFC. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. The highlight during this period was a run to the Championship One play-off final in 2006, following epic victories at Featherstone Rovers and Celtic Crusaders. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. Even in an era where the rules of the game ensured much tighter matches, these players could create a try from any position on the field. 11 Sam Bowring 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. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 23 Joe Lowe But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. 28 Callum Hughes Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 14 Josh Eaves 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 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. Results. 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. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 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. 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. Martyn Sadler There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. Official Swinton Lions Website - English Rugby League Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing READ MORE Latest News News The Lions' Foundation - Celebrating a Year of Success! 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! League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. View source History . 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. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 1 Dan Abram (NU) The Willows, Salford (2011) In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. 18 Liam Cooper 13 Louis Brogan Jump on the forums 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). 17 Matt Bailey 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 Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. 22 Andrew Badrock . 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