27 January, 2012

Ian Watson to miss Warrington clash

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Swinton will be without Ian Watson when they take on Warrington Under-20s at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday (2.30pm). The Lions assistant-player coach took a whack to the jaw he broke at the end of last season against Barrow…

26 January, 2012

Manchester Phoenix 3 Sheffield 0

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Netminder Steve Fone took the plaudits as Phoenix returned to winning ways against Sheffield Steeldogs. The in-form goaltender was unbeatable as Tony Hand’s men scored three times in the third period to take the points against their Yorkshire rivals. Phoenix’s…

25 January, 2012

Swinton ready for Warrington youngsters

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Swinton face their final warm up before the start of the new season when they play Warrington Under-20s at the Halliwell Jones on Sunday (2.30pm). The Lions have lost to Super League side Widnes and beaten Barrow Raiders, from Championship…

25 January, 2012

Phoenix v Steeldogs preview

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TONY HAND is expecting another battle royal when Phoenix take on Sheffield in Altrincham on Thursday (7.30pm). Phoenix are in joint third in the table with Sheffield hot on their heels, two points behind with a game in hand. Hand…