The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 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. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 20 Morgan Burgess Started 2 hours ago, By But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. 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. 9 Elliott Windley MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. FEATURED. Total Rugby League 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. 14 Josh Eaves 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. Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Players such as Les Holliday and sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a second division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. Gav Wilson The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate 3 Jake Spedding 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. A move from their Burying Lane pitch to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the club now moved its headquarters and the players got changed) gave rise to the famous Lions nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) 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. DOB. Buckley was. Valentines finest hour came when he led his Lions to a Challenge Cup Final success over bitter rivals Salford at Fallowfield in 1900. 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. 3 Jake Spedding Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. 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). Rugby league would struggle to organise a barbecue in a butcher's shop and it is the international game that has paid the biggest price for the code's administrative ineptitude and inertia. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their first Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. 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. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. 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 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. 11, Mark Rowbottom He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. 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. 21 Dan Coates 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. Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Player . However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Started January 11, By The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. 13 Liam Welham 2 Mike Butt [13], Updated: 13 December 2021Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers. Gains. 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. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. The war took the lives of an astonishing 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. However, the Lions found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC at Park Lane, Whitefield, which enabled the club to enjoy a semi-permanent home from 2004 to 2010. Do you agree with our selection? In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as "Swinton and Pendlebury F.C. Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape No. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. hunsletgreenandgold LIONS RFL League 1: 07/17 14:00: 15: Swinton v Midlands Hurricanes W They topped both the Championship and the Lancashire League, having already defeated Wigan in the Lancashire Cup. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. 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. Sign up for a new account in our community. 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 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. By Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. More. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, and in Australia for North Sydney and Manly-Warringah (Heritage 207), as a scrum-half, i.e. The highlight during this period was a run to the Championship One play-off final in 2006, following epic victories at Featherstone Rovers and Celtic Crusaders. 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. 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. 16,Shane Tupaea Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith becoming the last team to secure All Four Cups; they were also the only side from Lancashire to achieve this feat (Hunslet and Huddersfield were the two other clubs). 1,024 talking about this. Ian Watson took over as player-coach. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 1 Dan Abram (NU) Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton. 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. Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 5 Callum Dunne During this same decade, local talent came to the fore with the likes of Graham Williams (scrum-half), Derek Whitehead (full-back/utility), Barry Simpson (2nd-row) and classy GB loose-forward Dave Robinson. Losses. 22 Andrew Badrock 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. Bedfordshire Bronco However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. 4 Jayden Hatton 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. Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. SWINTON LIONS 44 24 Myles Harrop 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. 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. 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. 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. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Cox (71), Hughes (75) LIONS 14 Josh Eaves The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . 12, John Allen 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. Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. 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. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. 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. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991, No. The link below will show you a gallery of Swinton team photos. 13 Louis Brogan The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 3 Matt Welham 8, Joe Grima 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 path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Follow us on Twitter Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Note: Promoted three times in 1985, 1987, 1991 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Many thanks. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. 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. 2 Mike Butt 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. Subs: (all used) 24 Jacob Beer 4 Sam Richards The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Powered by Invision Community. 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 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. 21 Jonny Openshaw Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 18 Dominic Flanagan 23 Joe Lowe 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. 9, Gary Ainsworth 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. Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 LIONS This week we look at the 1980s. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . HURRICANES 3, Paul Topping Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Started 52 minutes ago, By numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Led by coach Cliff Evans and inspirational skipper Albert Blan, the team recovered from a slow start to complete the final backlogged 18 games (delayed due to the severe winter weather) of a 30-match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. 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. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Position (s) Jughead 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 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. Total Rugby League The resulting move brought the club back to within a mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border, when home games were played at Moor Lane, home of the local non-league football club Salford City. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 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. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. 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. Past Players - Swinton Lions - Total Rugby League Fans Forum All Activity Home CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB FORUMS Swinton Lions Past Players Past Players By steve wild, February 10, 2015 in. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. As Swinton Lions prepared to celebrate their 150th Anniversary, an issue over minimum ground standards at Sedgley Park meant that the club relocated to Heywood Road in a ground-sharing agreement with Sale RFC. 29 Anthony Dyne Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Subs: (all used) Started November 18, 2022, By There are 25 players registered in Allan Coleman's fist team for next year. 10 Kieran Moran Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 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. . You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 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. Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). 24 Myles Harrop The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 25 Scott Parnaby During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. In golden-point extra-time a drop-goal by Chris Atkin sent the Lions into ecstasy and a play-off final against Keighley at Widnes. In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. 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 ***** He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), 12 Conner Gilbey 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. On Saturday 8 September 1906, Swinton hosted a Pontefract team who arrived with only 12 players. 15 Macauley Hallett During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. In August 2002, the club were brought the club back to within one mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border when they played their first match at Moor Lane in Kersal as tenants of Salford City F.C., after travelling to Leigh and Chorley to play 'home' matches. 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. 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. 4 Jayden Hatton Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Goals: Stead Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions. Player . 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Martyn Sadler St Helens R.F.C. 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. 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. 8 Gavin Bennion 16 Gav Rodden 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. 25 Scott Parnaby 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. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. 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. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. steve wild, [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. 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. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 28 Callum Hughes Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. They have been known as the Lions ever since. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 Players such as Les Holliday (son of Bill) and Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. 15 Macauley Hallett 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. 11 Rhodri Lloyd 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . 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 . View source History . 25 Scott Parnaby 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). Started Friday at 11:11, By became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 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. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. 20 Morgan Burgess Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! 23 Joe Lowe Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 10 Kenny Baker Started Friday at 11:11, By The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. SWINTON LIONS 44 Mick Adams Mick Adams was a part of the 'Cup Kings' era at Widnes where he made 415 appearances for the club at second row or loose forward in the 1970s and early 1980s. . 1908 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. Bedfordshire Bronco 6 Nick Gregson [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 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. 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