The 1960's had seen Rugby played by Smiths Industries and the Technical College as well as a renewed interest in schools rugby with the Grammar School (Henry Box in new money . Started 1 hour ago, By 10 Kieran Moran Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. 8 Gavin Bennion Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. Subs: (all used) SWINTON LIONS 44 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. 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. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 18 Liam Cooper He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. 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. 6 Ben Stead Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Wild, Stephen (1999). Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. The Willows, Salford (2011) They followed this with their first-ever Championship in 1927, and then in 1928 the team reached its zenith securing all five available trophies a feat unique in the history of the sport. Goals: Stead Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. Sign up for a new account in our community. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 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. 25 Scott Parnaby Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. 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 January 10, By Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. 12 Conner Gilbey 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. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. Started November 18, 2022, By (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape LIONS On 5 September 2017 the club announced that former Leigh Director Andy Mazey owner of Greater Manchester-based S. R. Waite Group would step in as the new club chairman. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. Subs: (all used) Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Jughead 2 Mike Butt 3 Matt Welham During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 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. steve wild, 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). 13 Louis Brogan Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! 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. 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 ***** 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. 29 Anthony Dyne Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. This week we look at the 1980s. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 8 Brad Clavering The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. Debuts. 21 Jonny Openshaw During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 24 Myles Harrop 18 Liam Cooper 99 : Alan . 16 Gav Rodden 22 Andrew Badrock 13 Liam Welham By 10 Kieran Moran The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, as a stand-off, or scrum-half, i.e. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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. Gav Wilson 10, Roby Muller 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. 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. But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 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. 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. 14 Josh Eaves The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 2,Scott Ranson 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 won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. Whilst the fans and other individuals and organisations were rallying round in extraordinary fashion to save the club from financial disaster, Littler was able to guarantee the clubs Championship status with another crucial home win this time against Oldham right at the end of the season. 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. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Started Friday at 11:11, By 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. 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. It was in the October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed it's first season) decided tokeepthemselves amused during the winter months playing "football". DOB. 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. 20 Morgan Burgess 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. DOB. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up?
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