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. Again it came down to fine margins, but the Lions then held off Keighley to win 29-28 in a dramatic match and promotion had been achieved. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. 6 Nick Gregson
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In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. 20 Morgan Burgess
The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. 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. MATCHFACTS
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393 talking about this. Fortunately the club found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC an ambitious and successful club in Division One of the RFU, which has meant from 2004 to 2010Swintonplayed their home matches at Park Lane, Whitefield the home of Sedgley Park. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power, international frontmen 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 has ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. Throughout the 1940s and 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. 3 Jake Spedding
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SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference
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2,Scott Ranson Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 8 Brad Clavering
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Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. In 1888 the first ever tourists to Australasia included four Swinton players, of whom Robert Seddon was named captain. Thank you @White Chevron on Blueyour help gratefully appreciated. 1,024 talking about this. Off the field Damian Ridpath arrived as Director of Development and is in the process of revolutionising the clubs off-field operations, which in 2021 included the launch of the Swinton Lionesses female team, and Manchester Lions junior teams. 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 new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Subs: (all used)
Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Goals: Gregson 6/8
Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. All Matches. 11, Mark Rowbottom 23 Chris Cullimore
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. Goals: Gregson 6/8
Left Club/Did Not Play. Started 52 minutes ago, By 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). 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. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. Started January 11, By Started 2 hours ago, By 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. 5 Callum Dunne
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But sadly Paul Kidds team lost out to Sheffield Eagles in the final. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. 1 Dan Abram (NU)
Started January 10, By 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. During the autumn of 2009 director Paul Kidd stood down as head coach and moved to his new role as director of rugby. 12 Conner Gilbey
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Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 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. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. Appearances:148, Tries:75, Goals:3 24 Myles Harrop
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. View all Lachlan Swinton news. 1 Nathan Hill
The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Hodgson would terrorise the Australians on the 1932 and 1936 Ashes tours, and in 1940 he kicked a world record penalty kick from 77.75 yards at Rochdale. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. 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. 17, Alan Derbyshire Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the club's own membership. 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. 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. 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. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 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. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. 25 Scott Parnaby
Looking back, although the club did spend a season at the highest level in 1991-92, Swinton's last real moment in the spotlight was their Second Division Premiership final win at Old Trafford in 1987. 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. 8 Gavin Bennion
Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) 25 Scott Parnaby
Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 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. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton. Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. 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. 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 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. Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458
Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. Military Wiki. 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. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. 10 Kenny Baker
Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). Ultimately the funding did not materialise and the club later relinquished its lease on the Agecroft site. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. Started 1 hour ago, By 18 Liam Cooper
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Started December 20, 2022, By Their protests were renewed when a match was staged there between a Manchester XIII (Salford and Swinton players) and the New Zealand tourists in September 1961 and the idea was subsequently dropped. Having gone three years undefeated in the mid-1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 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. 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. Following their promotion from League 1 to the Championship in 2015, Swinton were forced to play their home league games in nearby Salford and Widnes as Park Lane (Sedgley Park RUFC) did not meet the minimum requirements for the Championship, before moving to Heywood Road, Sale. Sign up for a new account in our community. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52),
Championship 1991/92. [12] 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. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. 24 Myles Harrop
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But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Wild, Stephen (1999). In July 2017 after a very poor season on the field and serious financial problems off it, coach John Duffy departed and took a new coaching post with Featherstone Rovers after their man in charge, Jon Sharp left his post. Jump on the forums 15,Alex Melling 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. 15 Macauley Hallett
numbers 6 or 7. But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. 13 Liam Welham
(Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. 13 Liam Welham
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. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 1 Dan Abram (NU)
by AAP. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. 11 Sam Bowring
Gav Wilson [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 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. Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Cox (71), Hughes (75)
Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten-year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. 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. Jughead LIONS
Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Total Rugby League The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. 10 Kieran Moran
IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday
are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. 1 Nathan Hill
In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. 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
Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. Started October 13, 2022, By McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 5 Callum Dunne
Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Started January 10, By Chairman John Kidd announced his resignation and hopes of saving the club were left in the hands of director David Jones and the Supporters' Trust. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. 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. 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. . In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. But other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the clubs own membership. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club 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. 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. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. 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. Bedfordshire Bronco hunsletgreenandgold It's easy! DOB. SWINTON LIONS 44
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Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 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. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? | Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. The financial failure of major creditor and de facto owner Hugh Eaves in 2002 put the future of the club in jeopardy, the chairman and benefactor Malcolm White resigned. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. In May 2009, John Kidd announced that he hoped to be in a position to apply for planning permission from the local council by the autumn. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday
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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 24 Myles Harrop
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Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. 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. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. This list may not reflect recent changes. 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. In doing so, he was following in the footsteps of his two brothers who also played for Leigh. 24 Jacob Beer
In June 2014, Ian Watson left to join Salford and John Duffy replaced him as head coach in July. Note: 1 Cumbria cap; Captained Div 2 Premiership team 1987, No. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. 13 Louis Brogan
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. 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. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war 16 Gav Rodden
Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). 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. Suggestions? Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference
Under the studious leadership of the great Cliff Evans, the Lions emerged from the shadows of the previous decade to become one of THE dominant forces of British Rugby League in the 1960s. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. As of March 2016 the club has re-engaged with the project to establish a community stadium in the Agecroft district of Pendlebury. Are there any members on here that are into Swinton Heritage players? Started January 11, By Total Rugby League A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. Subs: (all used)
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Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. 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. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. 14 Jack Dawson
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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 ***** [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. Started December 20, 2022, By The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. 21 Dan Coates
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' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 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. Unfortunately Salford City FC would not grant Swinton the ten year lease which was required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi
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. 12, John Allen Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 4 Jayden Hatton
No. Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the dye was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973 Swinton found themselves out of top flight. MATCHFACTS
A difficult season combined with drastic restructuring of the league structure left the Lions in the third tier of rugby league, League 1, in 2015. 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. made a try-scoring dbut at Wilderspool to Swinton 494: Jack Atherton: 21 August 1948: 3 September 1951: Forward: 21: 5: 1: 0: 17: signed from St Helens Recs . former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. 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