Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 10 Kenny Baker
McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 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. St Helens R.F.C. RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W In 2018 the Lions avoided relegation to League 1 by virtue of a play-off victory over Workington Town, then in 2019 a Matty Ashton inspired Swinton team climbed to 9th in the Championship table the clubs highest ranking for 21 years. 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. Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. hunsletgreenandgold 14, Jeff Brown Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 23 Chris Cullimore
hunsletgreenandgold Powered by Invision Community. 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. As of 7 June 2011 when the club hosted a fans' meeting at Moorside Social Club, Swinton, Mr Kidd stated that he expected that the building of the stadium should commence no later than New Year's Day, 2012 with completion set for the end of April (2012). Jughead 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. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 10 Kieran Moran
| Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook However, some critics saw this as an apology for overlooking him when the previous tourists were chosen in 1962, when many believe he was easily the most outstanding player to wear a full-back's jersey in the British game. 5 Callum Dunne
Started November 18, 2022, By During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. Allan Coleman replaced Stuart Littler as Head Coach, and began overhauling the squad in an attempt to win promotion back to the Championship in season 2022. Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. 15 Jordan Case
There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 8, Joe Grima 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. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Goals: Gregson 6/8
1 Nathan Hill
Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, FEATURED. 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, Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 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. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 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. Do you agree with our selection? DOB. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 By Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference
The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 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. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . steve wild, HURRICANES
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. 5 Callum Dunne
Swinton Heritage players By Malcolm Billingham, August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions Malcolm Billingham Members 9 Posted August 24, 2021 Are there any members on here that are into Swinton. Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. Bedfordshire Bronco International front-men Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game had ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) 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. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. 2 Mike Butt
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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. 11, Mark Rowbottom Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 29 Anthony Dyne
In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 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. HURRICANES
The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 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. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday
Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. 10 Kieran Moran
5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. 4 Sam Richards
1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. Wild, Stephen (1999). 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 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 [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. This week we are looking at the 1960s. 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. 10, Roby Muller 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. Total Rugby League 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. The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56)
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. In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. 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. 7 Richard Wilkinson
Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458
4 Jayden Hatton
All Matches. 7 Richard Wilkinson
13 Louis Brogan
14 Jack Dawson
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. Started December 20, 2022, By 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. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. 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. Started Friday at 11:11, By but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. 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. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. 3 Jake Spedding
103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. 1908 is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . 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. Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 21 Jonny Openshaw
25 Scott Parnaby
The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. 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. 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. 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. 393 talking about this. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 15 Macauley Hallett
Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. The only remaining director Steve Wild set about assembling a new board and plotting an alternative strategic course, whilst Head Coach Stuart Littler provided stability for the players and coaching staff. 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. 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. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 1 Dan Abram (NU)
We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. No. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. 11 Sam Bowring
23 Chris Cullimore
18 Liam Cooper
The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. 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! 8 Gavin Bennion
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