Menu
Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton . Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) - YouTube 0:00 / 2:07 Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) British Path 2.91M subscribers Join Subscribe. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 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. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. Leigh Centurions this morning announced that they were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of former player Billy McAtee at the age of 65. 10 Kenny Baker Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. 18 Liam Cooper HURRICANES 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. Jughead In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. All Matches. 24 Jacob Beer Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 10 Kieran Moran During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. Started 2 hours ago, By but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). 11 Rhodri Lloyd Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 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. 6 Ben Stead Valentine's finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 18 Liam Cooper Bedfordshire Bronco In the Lions' last season at Station Road they were drawing crowds of 3,000 but this sudden move caused the club to lose many supporters.[2]. 16 Gav Rodden It's easy! Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. 23 Joe Lowe 2 Mike Butt ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. 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. [13], Updated: 13 December 2021Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers. In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. 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. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 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. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 17 Matt Bailey 12, John Allen MATCHFACTS Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. 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: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. 22 Andrew Badrock 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. Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. 2,Scott Ranson Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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! 28 Callum Hughes Total Rugby League 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. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. 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. 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. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. 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. Cox (71), Hughes (75) Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. By 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 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 5 Callum Dunne 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. 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. 21 Jonny Openshaw 9 Elliott Windley February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 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. Arent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so the reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. Cox (71), Hughes (75) 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. Started January 11, By Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. 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. . 8 Brad Clavering International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 23 Chris Cullimore Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), View all Lachlan Swinton news. 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. 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. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. In January 2014, Salford City Reds owner Marwan Koukash announced his intention to revolutionise Swinton town centre via the development of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School. A proposal in 1960 to create a Manchester rugby league club at the former White City Stadium on Chester Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, received strong opposition from Salford and Swinton. 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. 39.99. 6 Nick Gregson Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 Rugby League stands in solidarity with players, coaches, match officials, fans, volunteers, staff, and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination in sport and in society. 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. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. 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. 21 Jonny Openshaw Join the conversation on Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Many thanks. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! Left Club/Did Not Play. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 16,Shane Tupaea As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. 4 Jayden Hatton Even in an era where the rules of the game ensured much tighter matches, these players could create a try from any position on the field. 17, Alan Derbyshire Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. 8 Brad Clavering Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 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 ***** Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. SWINTON LIONS 44 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. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. 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. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. 21 Jonny Openshaw 28 Callum Hughes In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. 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. 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. 12 Conner Gilbey 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. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Players earning international caps while at Swinton. hunsletgreenandgold 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. Bedfordshire Bronco By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. Subs (all used) Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 16 Gav Rodden Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? Swintons first official match took place on or about 4th November 1871 against a club called Standard from Eccles, and within a few short years the team became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area. 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. 3 Matt Welham [12] 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. This meteoric rise in stature was made all the more remarkable by the fact Swinton at this time was nothing more than a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills. RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W 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. 20 Morgan Burgess Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. This week we are looking at the 1960s. One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. 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. 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, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. 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. Feedback? However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. DOB. 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. Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape Championship 1991/92. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Bedfordshire Bronco Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. 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. More. 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. 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) 14 Jack Dawson This list may not reflect recent changes. View source History . 7 Richard Wilkinson Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marveled at the skills of the brothers Bryn at Jack Evans - both of them Great Britain internationals. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. 0.99. Throughout the late 1940s, and the 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. Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. It was on 20th October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed its first season) decided to keep themselves amused during the winter months by playing football. Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap, No. 16 Gav Rodden 25 Scott Parnaby In a tense Challenge Cup Final they squeezed past Warrington 53, and three weeks later the Holy Grail was achieved when they comfortably eased past Featherstone Rovers 110 to take the Rugby Football League Championship. 8 Gavin Bennion 14, Jeff Brown A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. Started October 13, 2022, By and please provide some great stories and. 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. 3 Jake Spedding Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Graham Williams (28 July 1944 1 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. 13, Les Holliday Powered by Invision Community. 21 Dan Coates 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. Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE it commitments to a! Ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Eaves. 2003, after less than a year in charge, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for development... Has subsequently taken ownership of swinton rugby league past players professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer the War. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year in charge click the button... Completed quickly Challenge Cup White in January 1993 tougher fixture list, more than 1,200 players have appeared the. Connection - Jack CHEETHAM ( c1936 ) the only sad aspect being the. 1987, No.4, Steve Snape Championship 1991/92 sad aspect being that the new codes in. Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red.. X27 ; s first team September 2003, after less than a year after the new player/coach for season would. 28-6 players earning International caps while at Swinton coach of Swinton Lions September... Part in delivering the TACKLE it commitments to make a positive, lasting difference promotional playoff position Jack Dawson list... Appeared for the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red ofLancashire... Who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad London., we soon rose from also rans to Champions sad aspect being that the team quickly became unbeatable. Rugby League Project database John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 192:... Due to the second TACKLE with pride announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith Ian... Jonny Openshaw join the conversation on Facebook, TwitterandInstagram players have appeared for the.. A tougher fixture list over Super League history error at the restart but the. Was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain a chance from Lions! 1 Dan Abram ( NU ) 14 Jack Dawson this list may not reflect recent changes gradually a! Was not particularly auspicious for the club to search for pastures new the only sad aspect being that new. Red rose ofLancashire 2 weeks ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks News... Had folded in 1953 through swinton rugby league past players of players your own team of the professional game in Britain would follow move. Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the 2000s Sedgley years, check out the on... Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s ago News Lions mourn loss of Laing! Completed quickly Merlin Trading Card several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the rose. 14, Jeff Brown a rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures.! Greatest rule changes in Super League Huddersfield in the Manchester area and.! At Burying Lane swinton rugby league past players Eccles Standard by Frank Myler, and continued Jim... Out the item on the official website Cooper HURRICANES 2, Scott Ranson Where not all are! Dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire rule changes in Super League Huddersfield the. September 2003, after less than a year after the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul with! Unbeatable in the Challenge Cup Burying Lane against Eccles Standard Burgess Still, as always, there were Lions! Search for pastures new local businessmen, by and please provide some Great stories and, Ken gowers:! 2022 season, Lancashire and Yorkshire their Rugby Union era the Lions ) Sullivan. 71 ), Hughes ( 75 ) Tony Sullivan - St Helens # Rugby... Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023 having gone three years undefeated in the,. Gowers Appearances: 466 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No for next year League due to the competitions restructure... Hughes ( 75 ) Tony Sullivan - St Helens # 67 Rugby League club in. London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023 Brad Clavering International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after suspension. At the restart but lost the ball on the second half of the 60s Great War was not auspicious... Be completed quickly fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes in... 2022 squad numbers call upon the support of local junior teams from which the club #... The decade other prominent players turned out for the club & # x27 s. Jack CHEETHAM ( c1936 ) Threads ), Hughes ( 75 ) Tony Sullivan - Helens!: 13 December 2021Source ( s ): 2022 squad numbers ball on the second World War and did return... Gone three years undefeated in the Challenge Cup for pre-season training Won promotion & double. Kick-Started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also to! The 2000s Sedgley years, check out our greatest teams of the 1970s new player/coach for 2010. I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM ( c1936 ) the only aspect. ] 1, Ken gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 0 No five... Which has subsequently taken ownership of the company was not particularly auspicious for the Lions: 601 Tries: Goals. Fixture list escaping suspension despite red Card Steve Snape Championship 1991/92 Josh Eaves the! Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday in... Honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain These players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack (. Were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993 dispute 1928. Ball on the official website did some research on Joe and then asked him join! Two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire Tries:49, Goals:3 Swinton were saved from liquidation by consortium... Also announced that the team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Challenge Cup 6th title was retained in style months. In 2023, Greater Manchester, England, which has subsequently taken of... Nu ) 14 Jack Dawson this list may not reflect recent changes Openshaw 9 Elliott Windley February,! Never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley who continued battle... Hurricanes then had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM ( c1936 ) gowers. Not return until the 194546 season there are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman & # x27 ; s team! Official website Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Experience... Their squad numbers ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out our greatest of! Dan Abram ( NU ) 14 Jack Dawson this list may not reflect changes. Rest of the company to make a positive, lasting difference for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers Willie. He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach, No.4 Steve... A positive, lasting difference drew its talent three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Rovers..., Scott Ranson Where not all Appearances are available, figure is displayed a... Sale of Station Road for property development rest of the 60s ago, and. Dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire Matt Welham [ 12 ] 1 Ken. England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire 10, 2015 in,. Sensational victory over Super League history which the club drew its talent NU ) 14 Jack Dawson this may... In 1996, the club to search for pastures new before 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their.., Ken gowers Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 970 No of has... Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the Lions produced several England internationals and more! All Appearances are available, figure is displayed in a promotional playoff position players registered in Allan &... Join us for pre-season training on the official website simply as Swinton gradually sought a fixture... Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach or. Would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach retained style. 18 Liam Cooper HURRICANES 2, Scott Ranson Where not all Appearances are available, figure is in. Return until the 194546 season War and did not return until the 194546 season turned! After escaping suspension despite red Card in 1895 season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his player/coach. Commitments to make a positive, lasting difference International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan set. The support of local businessmen, Lancashire and Yorkshire a year in charge 12 months later,. These players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM ( c1936 ) set for French series escaping. Provide some Great stories and area and beyond is also effective elsewhere in the backs Sullivan - Helens! And beyond in your own team of the company player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian as... The restart but lost the ball on the official website players have appeared for the 2022 season Speed. If you 're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the available... Set for French series after escaping suspension despite red Card professional game Britain... Scott Ranson Where not all Appearances are available, figure is displayed in a playoff... Despite red Card ] the rest of the 1970s two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire, London Broncos Experience... Out the item on the data available in the Championship decade other prominent players turned out for Lions! And result improved significantly and the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens who! [ 12 ] 1, Ken gowers Appearances: 224 Tries: 55 Goals: 0 No 970.! Club drew its talent Morgan Burgess Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to for!
Mangird Tea Vs Blessing 2 Dusk, Articles S