29 Anthony Dyne 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 24 Myles Harrop 10 Kieran Moran 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. Jughead The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. Many thanks. 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 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. 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 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. 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. Debuts. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 2 Mike Butt [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. Since Mazey's arrival the board now includes former Manchester United Brand Manager Tony Sheridan, former Wigan Athletic footballer John Coyne, and Tecmark Managing Director Richard Heyes. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. 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. 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. 22 Andrew Badrock 39.99. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd 6 Nick Gregson Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. 3 Matt Welham 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. The first Rugby League tour of the UK by an overseas team took place in 1907 as converted New Zealand Union players, dubbed the 'All Golds,' travelled overseas. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. 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. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. Started 1 hour ago, By Started January 10, By Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Player . Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 28 Callum Hughes 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 December 20, 2022, By Rugby League World Gift Card (UK Only) From: 15.00; Rugby League World - Subscription From: 13.00; League Express Gift Card (UK Only) From: 30.00; League Express - Subscription From: 25.00 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. 18 Liam Cooper We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 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. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . 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. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. Jump on the forums 16 Gav Rodden Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 4 Jayden Hatton Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 14 Jack Dawson Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. 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. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. As Swinton coach in the late 1960s/early 1970s, Albert Blan guided the team to a fourth and final Lancashire County Cup success in the 196970 Final against Leigh by 112 at Central Park, Wigan. 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. 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. Goals: Stead 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. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. In fact it was the Lions 1960s quartet of Gowers, Buckley, Stopford and Robinson who were selected to play for the GB tourists on the 1966 tour to Australasia. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Losses. 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 the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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. 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. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. 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. 3, Paul Topping 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. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. 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. 23 Joe Lowe MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Jughead 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. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 23 Chris Cullimore Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 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. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). LIONS This week we look at the 1980s. Powered by Invision Community. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! Started November 18, 2022, By There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. 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. RUGBY PROGRAMMES (MISC) - Age Group & Representative - Big Match Specials & Celebration Matches - Cup finals & semi-finals - Presentation - Programme Offers - Ranfurly Shield - Sevens Tournaments - International Trials - Varsity, Festivals, Regional, Services & Player Testimonials ***** Subs: (all used) Subs: (all used) 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. 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. 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. 393 talking about this. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. 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. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 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. Martyn Sadler made a try-scoring dbut at Wilderspool to Swinton 494: Jack Atherton: 21 August 1948: 3 September 1951: Forward: 21: 5: 1: 0: 17: signed from St Helens Recs . On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. 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. 9, Gary Ainsworth Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 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. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. MATCHFACTS HURRICANES 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. Total Rugby League Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Martyn Sadler [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 The Willows, Salford (2011) (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Graham Williams (28 July 1944 1 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 18 Dominic Flanagan The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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. 14 Jack Dawson 15 Macauley Hallett 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 Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 8 Gavin Bennion 9 Elliott Windley 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. Rugby league would struggle to organise a barbecue in a butcher's shop and it is the international game that has paid the biggest price for the code's administrative ineptitude and inertia. 15 Macauley Hallett Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 15 Macauley Hallett 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. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. Gav Wilson The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 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. 14 Josh Eaves Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? By Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 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. Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. 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. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . 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