18 Dominic Flanagan | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook All Matches. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. 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. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) 12 Mitch Cox 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. 15 Macauley Hallett 16,Shane Tupaea Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! 4 Sam Richards In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Started 2 hours ago, By 13 Liam Welham 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. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Jughead Started Friday at 11:11, By More. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 0.99. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. Jump on the forums 1 Dan Abram (NU) In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? 13 Louis Brogan This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. 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. Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the dye was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973 Swinton found themselves out of top flight. 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 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. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 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. 15 Macauley Hallett The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 23 Chris Cullimore 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. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 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. This week we look at the 1960s. Sign up for a new account in our community. 8 Gavin Bennion Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 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. Buckley was. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 15,Alex Melling 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. 9 Elliott Windley Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 24 Jacob Beer 2 Mike Butt 22 Andrew Badrock Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. 18 Dominic Flanagan 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. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. Bedfordshire Bronco Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd 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. 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. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. Other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the club's own membership. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. However, the Lions found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC at Park Lane, Whitefield, which enabled the club to enjoy a semi-permanent home from 2004 to 2010. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. 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. 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 11 Sam Bowring 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 Started Friday at 11:11, By Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. The Willows, Salford (2011) 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. 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. 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. A Super League Dream Team of players who have suffered The 10 biggest shock results in Super League history; NRL star leading potential strike action leans on degree Five of the biggest transfer fees paid in Super League The star-studded St Helens team which could win a record Departing Championship man backs former club to be a 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. 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. Goals: Gregson 6/8 If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Military Wiki. MATCHFACTS Started January 11, By 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. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. 7 Richard Wilkinson Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. 21 Dan Coates McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. Then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due mainly to rank bad management and total lack of foresight. 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. 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. 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. DOB. Under captain, Hector Halsall, the Lions were a side with a strong Welsh presence, with players like Billo Rees as well as the Cumbrian goal-kicking second row forward, Martin Hodgson who signed for Swinton in January 1927. By 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. 25 Scott Parnaby Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 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. 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. HURRICANES David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 9, Gary Ainsworth 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. George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 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