The project has created a range of materials including DVD's, handling boxes of memorabilia, picture packs, and a mobile exhibition that will ensure that future generations can understand and continue to share this passionate and significant element of local culture and identity. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 13 Louis Brogan Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, culminating in a ground-breaking victory over the great northern establishment club, Manchester, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 3 Matt Welham 8 Brad Clavering Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. 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. Although Peter Roe coached the Lions to promotion to the middle tier in 1996, subsequent significant investment by Bury FC owner, Hugh Eaves, in 1997 achieved only a disappointing play-off defeat, and eventually the football club forced the Lions out in 2002. 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. 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. 23 Chris Cullimore 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. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 6 Nick Gregson He comes to us highly recommended, and Head Coach Allan Coleman will be looking to assess his capabilities ahead of our league opener against Newcastle Thunder on 5th February. 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. Past players Malcolm Cummings, Bob Fleet, Tony Pratt, Brian Robinson and Derek Whitehead were in attendance along with director of rugby Paul Kidd and current players Phil Joseph and Rob Foxen - a former Swinton High pupil. 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 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. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 11 Rhodri Lloyd [12] Jughead Jack Evans (English rugby league, born 1897), File:William Rees - Swinton and Wales.jpg, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Swinton_Lions_players&oldid=1001160526, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 14:00. 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. SWINTON LIONS 44 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. 14 Jack Dawson 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. 29 Anthony Dyne 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. The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) Started January 11, By International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 6 Ben Stead Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. 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. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. HURRICANES 17 Matt Bailey We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. 15 Jordan Case Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. 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. 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. 1908 24 Jacob Beer 17 Matt Bailey Martyn Sadler Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. DOB. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. We're really keen to promote links with our past players, as in doing so it respects the history of the club, AND promotes the future of the club in a positive light. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. 10 Kieran Moran 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. 22 Andrew Badrock Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Cox (71), Hughes (75) Tim Streets tache Their opponents in the final were a talented Hunslet side that were coached by Leeds legend David Ward and included the likes of Sonny Nickle. Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). 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. MATCHFACTS 5 Callum Dunne 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. Suggestions? 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! Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 24 Jacob Beer Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 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. ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) Explore. This week we look at the 1960s. 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. 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. 8, Joe Grima What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Started 1 hour ago, By 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. Started December 20, 2022, By Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 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. 15 Macauley Hallett Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 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. Losses. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. 16 Gav Rodden 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. Position (s) Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 3 Matt Welham Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 28 Callum Hughes 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape Note: Promoted three times in 1985, 1987, 1991 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 10 Kieran Moran The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. 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