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	A Brief History
		Swinton's first match was against a club called Standard from Eccles, and within 4 or 5 years the team became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond.
		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.
		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.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /swintonlions/general/history.html (1216 words)

	Detroit Lions Site: Swinton Q&A
		Swinton returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears Sunday (10/26), the Lions' first kick return for a score since 1998.
		Swinton is averaging 23.4 yards per kick return and 10.8 yards per punt return as a replacement for the injured Eddie Drummond.
		In addition to kick return duties, Swinton is a capable wide receiver who could find a role in offense as he learns the scheme.
	www.detroitlions.com /document_display.cfm?document_id=138634 (742 words)

	The Early History of Swinton Lions
		Unfortunately, Swintons motives for joining the "New Code" was seen as suspicious by the other founder members and for many years Swinton were denied a vote on the ruling council.
		Although the White Lion and the new ground were suited to each other, the club reverted back to the Bulls Head in 1898 for their headquarters.
		The LIONS went on to even greater things in the 1927/28 season when they won 5 trophies this was followed by the move to "Station Road" which was their home from 1929 until 1992.
	www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Bleachers/7561/swintonhistory.html (1070 words)

	Swinton Lions Rugby League
		The Lions were masters of the Victorian era prior to the great schism (split) of 1895, and they soon became one of the most celebrated names under the auspices of the Northern Union and Rugby Football League.
		Swinton were trailblazers, often seeking opponents outside of their local county to match their talents.
		The Lions resisted the move to the Northern Union in 1895, but with all their crowd-pulling opponents gone, Swinton joined the rugby league game in 1896.
	www.rl1908.com /rugby-league-books/swinton.htm (422 words)

	Swinton Lions Rugby League
		The Lions were masters of the Victorian era prior to the great schism (split) of 1895, and they soon became one of the most celebrated names under the auspices of the Northern Union and Rugby Football League.
		Swinton were trailblazers, often seeking opponents outside of their local county to match their talents.
		The Lions resisted the move to the Northern Union in 1895, but with all their crowd-pulling opponents gone, Swinton joined the rugby league game in 1896.
	rl1908.com /rugby-league-books/swinton.htm (422 words)

	Swinton Lions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Swinton Lions are a British rugby league club from Swinton, in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester.
		The Lions were a side with a strong Welsh presence, with players like Bryn Evans and Billo Rees as well as the Cumbrian born goal-kicking forward, Martin Hodgson who still holds the long distance record with a kick of over 77 yards.
		Swinton picked up the Championships on four more occasions: 1931, 1935, 1963 and 1964.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swinton_Lions (836 words)

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		Swinton powered back up the slope well led by George Mann and from a rather lucky rebound Sean Casey collected the ball and crossed close enough for Gartland to convert.
		Swinton emerged from the break in very determined mood and cut the arrears as Hulme crossed under the posts with Chico Jackson limping off on the far side of the field and the fourth official refusing to allow Rovers' a substitution.
		A disallowed touch down to Swinton for a forward pass was followed by Pratt being recalled as he chased a bouncing ball to the posts.
	www.btinternet.com /~rovers/repswin4.htm (587 words)

	Match Report - Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Despite early pressure from the Rams, it was the Lions who took first blood, Damien Cleary scoring by the posts to leave a simple conversion for Ian Watson to give Swinton a 6-0 lead.
		Shortly after the restart, Swinton regained the lead when Richard Henare scored by the posts, Watson converting to give the home side a 5 point margin, but this was to be the Swinton's only points of the half.
		Swinton tried everything to get back into the game during the final 10 minutes of the match, but the Dewsbury defence held firm, and the score remained unchanged at full time.
	www.leeds.ac.uk /bes/person/north/rams/reports/lions.htm (352 words)

	Welsh Crusade Over (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Swinton came out strong from the outset and were rewarded with a third minute try despite an early Crusaders scrum.
		Swinton kicked the ball straight into touch from kick-off and Crusaders didn’t waste their good fortune as Michael Ryan dived over after only 45 seconds of the half.
		Swinton kicked the ball straight into touch from the re-start giving the Crusaders a penalty under the sticks that Van Dijk didn’t waste to put the score on 26-20.
	www.sportingwales.com /artman/publish/article_8630.shtml (1072 words)

	Match Report - Dewsbury Rams v Swinton Lions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		However, Swinton made the Rams work hard for the win, which they managed to cling on to by a single point, thanks to a 40 metre drop goal by former Lion Greg Pearce.
		Swinton opened the scoring on 5 minutes with an Ian Watson penalty, but Dewsbury soon hit back with a try from Andrew Spink as he crashed through the Swinton defence.
		However, Swinton refused to surrender, and reduced the deficit to just one point following a Howard Hill touchdown with four minutes remaining, Watson adding the extra's to keep nerves jangling till the final hooter, the final score Dewsbury Rams 27 Swinton Lions 26.
	www.leeds.ac.uk /bes/person/north/rams/reports/swinton.htm (507 words)

	Lynx 41 lions 22:chorleyonline.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		I was a bit worried when Swinton had gone ahead but we dug deep and had a bit extra in the tank and ran away it with a the end and this makes the play offs more achievable.
		Swinton were bringing pressure on themselves by conceding a string of penalties and Lynx increased their lead with a Mark McCully penalty after the Lions were penalised for holding.
		Swinton were right back in the game in the forty third minute when a Chris Hough bomb was palmed into the waiting hands of James Lomax to touch down, Hough adding the conversion to leave Lynx with a two point advantage.
	www.chorleyonline.com /news.asp?39 (639 words)

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		The Lions were looking strong in the second-half and a Ian Sinfield try put them in the driving seat, Lee Marsh crashed over after the sending-off but Fev came back to pull it back to 20-20 before Phil Wood dummied four Rovers defenders to dive over in the corner for victory.
		Swinton crossed the try-line eight times in all, inclding five in the first-half, with Lee Marsh finishing the scoring in the last minute.
		Swinton Lions Rugby League Club along with the Childrens Services Departement and 3663, the national food services company need your help to make this year's London Marathon benefit the schools of Swinton and Pendlebury.
	www.itendsnow.co.uk /swinton/main.php (6962 words)

	Rovers 27 - 24 Swinton Lions - Featherstone Rovers RLFC
		Rovers 27 - 24 Swinton Lions - Featherstone Rovers RLFC
		Swinton were 10-12 up and looking the more likely to score next, if only as a result of Rovers dropped balls and obstructions gifting them ground.
		Swinton hit back with a 64th minute try by Dave Ashton, who seemed to breeze through a Rovers defence that was standing and watching.
	www.featherstonerovers.net /index.php?q=node/363 (1301 words)

	Rugby League with Playtheball (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Swinton's Andy Coley went down during one frantic spell of play and was stretchered from the field - a big blow to the club and one of the most promising young players in the Premiership.
		The brave Lions began to miss more and more tackles as Saints showed their class; Cunningham prodded and probed the weary defence, while Trindall's guile and agility constantly turned the home defence.
		The final hooter is greeted by both sets of fans, Saints just having too much power, pace and skill for the Lions, but the NFP side able to take a great deal of credit and hope as they return to their league programme.
	www.playtheball.com /challenge/swivsth.asp (1175 words)

	Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams, 28/6/98
		The sad truth is Swinton could have had 50 points if they had not made a number of mistakes, and once Welsby and Gartland had given the Lions an 8 point lead in the second half the Rams never looked like scoring themselves.
		Swinton hit back only 3 minutes later after the Rams had been caught offside, and Coley sprinted through a disorganised defense to touch down.
		Gartland extended the Lions' lead after a long kick from Dewsbury was fielded in the Swinton half by Ashcroft who slipped a would-be tackler and sprinted down the middle of the park, passing to Gartland who scored beneath the sticks, and converted his own effort.
	freespace.virgin.net /cris.tout/rams/matches/m980628.htm (444 words)

	Report: 010603
		Hallas, sensing it was on the last tackle lofted a high kick in the direction of the Swinton posts which Craig Wingfield, under pressure from several Knights players, failed to gather, leaving Neil Law to pick up and charge over from ten metres.
		You could sense the try was a big relief to all concerned, particularly after the experiences of the last two home games when their opponents went on to steal the show.
		Swinton then hit back with a penalty to reduce the deficit and for seven minutes the home crowd must have been wondering whether the Knights would hang on.
	www.yorkcityknights.co.uk /mainFrame/reports/report-010603.htm (760 words)

	Dewsbury Rams v Swinton Lions, 18/7/99
		Swinton took an early penalty through Watson but the first try came to Andrew Spink as he dummied through the Lions' defence to open the scoring.
		Swinton quickly bounced back through Cleary, but Watson was also unable to tag on the conversion.
		Two penalties for Dewsbury and one for Swinton gave the Rams a 4 point breathing space, which was extended to 5 points after an impressive 40 yard drop goal from Greg Pearce.
	freespace.virgin.net /cris.tout/rams/matches/m990718.htm (257 words)

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		Swinton were on the offensive from the restart.
		Swinton were then penalised for foul play and from the resulting play Steve Dooler made a fine break to hand on to Jamie Stokes who in a diagonal run, outpaced the defnce once again.
		Swinton were like men possessed from the restart and only a resolute defnce kept them at bay.
	www.btinternet.com /~rovers/99aswin.htm (739 words)

	Match Report: Blackpool Panthers Vs Swinton Lions - Northern Rail Cup - 19/02/2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Swinton Lions posted their first win in the Northern Rail Cup Competition largely due to strong second half performance against the Panthers side.
		Swinton started the stronger with a try from Kris Smith following a wicked bounce of the ball in the in goal area Kris Smith converting his own try.
		After the break Swinton Lions enjoyed a purple patch scoring four tries in twenty minutes effectively ending the match as a contest however the Panthers ended the match strongly with Martin Gambles sending Craig Tipene in at the corner.
	www.chorleylynx.com /report.asp?fxid=26 (241 words)

	Detroit Lions Site: Lions at Seahawks Game Coverage
		The Lions, after a 61-yard punt by Tom Rouen, were backed to their own two-yard line.
		After a false start penalty on Swinton, the Lions went for it from the 10-yard line on fourth down again, but this time, Shawn Springs intercepted the pass intended for Bill Schroeder at the one-yard line.
		Shawn Alexander was a thorn in the Lions side with 110 yards rushing on 20 carries and a touchdown to go along with five receptions for 27 yards.
	www.detroitlions.com /document_display.cfm?document_id=165678 (949 words)

	The Swinton Supprters Trust - News
		The Swinton Supporters trust took part in a fundraising seven a side tournament in aid of Woolsten, who's changing rooms were recently destroyed by arson.
		Swinton Lions RLFC heroes of the 60's and 70's gathered for their reunion evening last Saturday.
		The Swinton Supporters Trust were kindly invited along and a short presentation was made to the gathering by both Trust Chairman, Chris Spalding and Trust representative on the Swinton Board, Steve Wild.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /saclements/Pages/news.htm (558 words)

	News & Star
		Swinton pressed again and it took a superb interception by Town skipper Jonny Limmer, playing his last home game for the club, to relieve the pressure.
		Swinton’s Ian Parry touched down six minutes later but play was called back when the Lions were penalised for crossing and great Town defence held out as the Lions looked for a score before the break.
		Woodcock was forced into touch in the 61st minute and from the resulting scrum Swinton worked their way upfield.
	www.newsandstar.co.uk /sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=285694 (885 words)

	Great Britain First Division Championship 1998 details
		Swinton Lions: Welsby; Ashcroft, Veikoso, Evans, Price-Jones; Gartland, Watson; Knowles, Cannon, A Barrow, Coley, P Barrow, Casey; Hodgkinson, Craig, Adams, Rogers.
		Swinton Lions 21 (Craig 2, S Casey, Gartland tries; Gartland 2 goals; Gartland drop goal) beat Hull Kingston Rovers 4 (Gene try) on Sunday 5th April at Swinton Lions.
		Swinton Lions versus Rochdale Hornets on Wednesday 3rd June at Swinton Lions.
	users.hunterlink.net.au /~maajjs/gbr/res/gbr1998b.htm (3293 words)

	Rochdale Observer - Rochdale Hornets 30 Swinton Lions 16
		Rochdale Observer - Rochdale Hornets 30 Swinton Lions 16
		Ogden missed the chance to draw level, and Swinton were denied the chance to go in ahead at the break when referee Jamie Leahy pulled play back as Dave Ashton headed unopposed for the line.
		Swinton refused to surrender and mounted another comeback of sorts, but this time Hornets’ defence was up to the task and the Lions had little joy going forward.
	www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk /sport/rochdalehornets/matchreports/s/226/226815_rochdale_hornets_30_swinton_lions_16.html (812 words)

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		Swinton was born in London to Judith (an Australian) and Sir John Swinton (a Scottish major-general in the Scots Guards).
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	Oldham Advertiser- Lions are tamed
		THREE Swinton tries in the last nine minutes put something of a dampener on what was an otherwise professional Oldham performance.
		Swinton began the game in brilliant style when dangerous centre Mark Bolton made a beautiful outside break, released his powerful winger Jason Roach who turned the ball back for Bolton to draw the last shreds of cover and send Phil Cushion racing over for a fine try - all inside the first minute..
		Swinton hit back with a superb long-range break by Bolton, which was foiled by Gavin Dodd who then went to the other end of the field and sliced through for a try under the posts after a reverse Ian Watson pass.
	www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk /sport/s/165/165847_lions_are_tamed.html (560 words)

	Local News
		Swinton Lions have been dealt a blow to their hopes of returning home to Salford when the Reds said no to a ground-sharing proposal.
		The decision has been met with anger in many Swinton circles, as there is increasing uncertainty over their tenure at Gigg Lane.
		Swinton Lions announced this week that they are moving their admin and commercial departments back to their Swinton home.
	website.lineone.net /~seur/html/local_news.html (626 words)

	times and star workington lake district, workington news sport, west cumbria news, lake district news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Swinton pressed again and it took a superb interception by Town skipper Jonny Limmer, playing his last home game for the club, to relieve the pressure on the Workington line.
		Roper was penalised for interfering in the tackle in the 31st minute and, several plays later, Town were caught offside allowing Marsh to step up and convert to narrow the gap to two points at 10-8.
		Swinton’s Ian Parry touched down six minutes later but play was called back when the Lions were penalised for crossing and the Town defence held out as the Lions looked in vain for a score before the break.
	www.timesandstar.co.uk /sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=285699 (818 words)

	Swinton Lions v Widnes Vikings:Match Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Their forwards ran like elephants, not lions, and the slippy Gigg Lane grass suited them down to the ground.
		Spirits refused to be dampened when Swinton opened their second half account.
		The red card was a green light to the Swinton Lions, who score four more tries to finish off any hopes of a Widnes victory.
	www.widnes.demon.co.uk /widnes/archive/repswina.htm (662 words)

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