McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. 393 talking about this. 13, Les Holliday 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. Feedback? 17, Alan Derbyshire Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson 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. Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. 6 Nick Gregson He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. 29 Anthony Dyne steve wild, MATCHFACTS Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 4 Sam Richards The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. SWINTON LIONS 44 15 Jordan Case Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions' directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 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. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. 18 Liam Cooper 21 Jonny Openshaw 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 5 Callum Dunne Gav Wilson The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. 9 Elliott Windley What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? In October 2014 the club announced its intention to return to Park Lane, home of Sedgley Park RUFC as its home base for season 2015. 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. 5 Callum Dunne 0.99. They have been known as the Lions ever since. Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Powered by Invision Community. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war 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. 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. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 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. This week we look at the 1980s. Note: Captained Div 2 Championship team in 1985, SWINTON LIONS 44 LIONS 17 Matt Bailey 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) 1 Nathan Hill Follow us on Twitter MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 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. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. 21 Jonny Openshaw In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. This week we are looking at the 1960s. 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. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 11 Rhodri Lloyd MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Malcolm Billingham, Martyn Sadler 12 Conner Gilbey 12, John Allen 22 Andrew Badrock 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. 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. 10 Kenny Baker Subs (all used) 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. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. 13 Louis Brogan This list may not reflect recent changes. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . 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". numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 99 : Alan . 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. Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. 12 Conner Gilbey 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. Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W The only sad aspect being that the team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. 2,Scott Ranson 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. Become a Patron, To view matches in which a player appeared, click the, Centre, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Front Row, Hooker, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Front Row, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Fullback, Wing, Centre, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Wing, Centre, Front Row, Second Row, Bench. Bedfordshire Bronco Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marvelled at the skills of Welsh half-back Billo Rees, and the brothers Bryn and Jack Evans, all of them Great Britain internationals. 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. 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. Tim Streets tache 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. 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Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 1,024 talking about this. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. An era of new optimism and new confidence, fast entertaining rugby league and an abundance of rising stars! Jughead Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . 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. View source History . 10 Kenny Baker 24 Myles Harrop You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 16,Shane Tupaea Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. 3 Matt Welham Goals: Gregson 6/8 In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 22 Andrew Badrock The 1980s, the decade when we emerged from the doldrums to become a top end Second Division side, inter-dispersed with a fair share of memorable triumphs! Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. FEATURED. 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. Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. ALLEN, John (Swinton 1988) ASHALL, Barry (Swinton 1988) BARRATT, Dave (Doncaster 1987) However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 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. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. and please provide some great stories and. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Started 52 minutes ago, By 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. Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. 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. HURRICANES 16 Gav Rodden Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) 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. 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. Left Club/Did Not Play. Started 1 hour ago, By Started January 11, By 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. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. In 1873, they moved from Burying Lane (Station Road from circa 1889) to a ground known as Stoneacre, and used the nearby White Lion public house as changing rooms. 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. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 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