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";s:4:"text";s:14488:"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. are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 14 Josh Eaves Ian Blease (born 1 January 1965) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop or second-row for Salford and Swinton. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 14 Jack Dawson In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. . but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. 10 Kenny Baker 8 Gavin Bennion In 2006, the return to Swinton and Pendlebury was taken one step further when club chairman, John Kidd, announced on 9 August that the club had acquired a site to build a 6,000 capacity stadium with training facilities and community use in Agecroft, Pendlebury. Gigg Lane, Bury (1992-2002) Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. 14, Jeff Brown HURRICANES 24 Myles Harrop Championship 1991/92. 9 Elliott Windley As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson Started January 11, By Swinton made it to the final of the Lancashire County Cup in three consecutive seasons 196061, 196162 and 196263 plus 196465 but lost to St. Helens on each occasion at Central Park, Wigan. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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! (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. Of these, perhaps the most worthy were stand-off Billy 'Daz' Davies, scrum-half Peter Kenny and 2nd-rowers Rod Smith (ex-Workington Town) and the highly respected Bill Holliday (ex-Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Cumberland and GB). Subs (all used) Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 13 Liam Welham Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. On 26 September 2010, former Barrow coach Steve McCormack was confirmed as the head coach for the 2011 season with Ian Watson and Marlon Billy continuing in their roles as assistant coaches. Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. Started 2 hours ago, By The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) The set-back of losing the final knocked the Lions off their stride for a while, but happily Swinton regained their form and shape to finish their league campaign with 10 wins from 11 matches. Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 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. 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 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. by AAP. FEATURED. Wild, Stephen (1999). 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. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 15 Jordan Case Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 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. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 23 Chris Cullimore The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. 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. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. . August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. 25 Scott Parnaby 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 . Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. By Started 52 minutes ago, By Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Jump on the forums 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. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? In 1878 came the club's first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was traveling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. In 1996, the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from a winter to a summer season. 23 Joe Lowe 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. 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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. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. 16,Shane Tupaea 6 Nick Gregson Bedfordshire Bronco Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? 17 Matt Bailey 1908 Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 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. 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. The Lions looked to be heading for a one-point defeat until a Ben White drop-goal rescued the game with just 12 seconds left. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Malcolm Billingham, 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. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). Bedfordshire Bronco A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. Appearances:68, Tries:11, Goals:0 4 Jayden Hatton Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 Subs: (all used) Goals: Gregson 6/8 Subs: (all used) The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 3 Jake Spedding 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. 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. 23 Chris Cullimore 17 Matt Bailey MATCHFACTS The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. MATCHFACTS A move in 1873 from a field off Station Road to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the players got changed) gave rise to the famous "Lions" nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. 23 Joe Lowe 11 Sam Bowring 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. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 6 Nick Gregson On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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