A 12-member Committee, boasting over 300 years of combined experience supporting Rhyl Football Club, is guiding the establishment of a Supporters Trust. Aligned in the goal of securing football in Rhyl and the local community, the Committee collaborates with CPD y Rhyl 1879 and the Rhyl Fans Association. The Trust's membership is expanding after a successful fundraising event, and those interested in joining the Committee are invited to contact the Trust to contribute their skills towards securing football in Rhyl for generations to come.
MIKE JONES
Chair
I have taken on this role to assist the Trust get established. I was a former Managing Director of Rhyl FC, Secretary of the original Rhyl Fans Association and supporter of the club for over 20 years. Football without fans is nothing. Key objective has always been securing football in Rhyl for the footballing community of the town.
JONATHAN EVANS
Vice Chair
I have taken on this role of Vice-Chair to support the Trust. I have been a Rhyl FC fan since the late 70s when I used to go to Belle Vue with my Dad, Dave who still watches from the main stand now. I have had many roles connected to Rhyl FC including Programme Seller, Coach with the Rhyl U16 European Tournament winning team in France and also Chairman of the previous version of the Rhyl Fans Association.
JAMES CURRAN
Secretary
I look after the website and write articles for the Trust website. I have supported Rhyl since the mid 80’s and for the last 5 years of the old club led on social media for Rhyl FC. I joined the Trust with the hope that the common goal of securing football in Rhyl would ensure that we all worked together.
ROSS THORPE
Media & Memberships
I have followed Rhyl FC Home and some many memorable away trips most notably Port Talbot since 2013, although I've had the pleasure of watching Rhyl in the past when my Dad took me to a home game aswell as also watching Rhyl at home to Skonta Riga from Latvia in the European games, with the most notable players sticking in my head being Timmy Edwards, Mark Powell and Andy Moran during that period. I have been lucky enough to experience the Belle Vue turf at junior football level. I have helped out when I could in the past with Rhyl FC on a match day. I have joined the trust as I wanted to be apart of this well established group and make sure Rhyl FC is here to stay for the next generation.
GRAHAM CARTLIDGE
Fundraising Lead
I have been a lifelong supporter of Rhyl FC. I played for the club as a junior and have gone on to perform many roles at Belle Vue. These include Director, fundraiser, kitman and grounds maintenance tasks. I am currently working with the Trust on a number of fundraising ideas to help raise money for the football community in Rhyl to enable the club to move forward.
DAVID HINDER
Treasurer
A few words from me: "A third generation supporter of Rhyl FC I have followed the club through highs and lows since the 1960's. As Treasurer of the Trust I work to maximise the efficient use of our funds to contribute towards the success of CPD Y Rhyl 1879 and good causes in the wider local community.
DEREK HUGHES
Committee Member
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MIKE JONES
Committee Member
I have taken on the role of Secretary for the Trust. I have supported Rhyl FC for over 40 years and previously served on the management committee for the old Rhyl FC. I joined the Trust to help preserve the history of Rhyl FC and support the long term security of football in Rhyl for future generations.
PETE BLACKBURNE
Fundraising Support
I first started watching Rhyl FC at Belle Vue in the late 1980’s. I have volunteered in various jobs at Rhyl, from being a ball boy through to coaching at the academy. I have joined the Supporters Trust to help safeguard the future of football in Rhyl.
ROB BATTERBEE
Committee Member
Been brought up to support local first and doing the same with my son. We watch Rhyl when we can. Wanted to be a part of this group because there's lifelong Rhyl fans here that are also keen to contribute positively to the wider community.
PAUL TAYLOR
Committee Member
Proud season ticket holder and former scout for West Bromwich Albion. I moved to the Rhyl area nearly three years ago and quickly got hooked on the club. I'm excited to be working with the Trust and to support the incredible community and charity work they do. Looking forward to making a positive impact together!
MATT FINNAN
Committee Member
As a former Rhyl FC committee member & also co-chairman of the previous Fans Association, I have been following Rhyl FC for many years and continue to do so through CPD Y Rhyl 1879 while taking my place amongst the fans on the George James stand as well as following the team on away days. I have joined the supporters trust in the hope of securing football in Rhyl for years to come and to help establish the club as an important part of the community.