CPD Y Rhyl 1879 management team agree two-year contract extension

CPD Y Rhyl 1879 have confirmed first team manager Paul Moore and assistant Ronnie Green have agreed new contracts to remain at the club until the end of the 2027/28 season.

This exciting news comes at the end of a remarkable period of progress for the Lilywhites.

Since taking charge, the pair have overseen a transformational era guiding the club to Ardal North West (Tier 3) Championship success in their first season before leading Rhyl into their first-ever campaign in the Cymru North, where they currently sit in fifth place.

On top of league progression, supporters have witnessed an unforgettable FAW Welsh Cup run, including a standout quarter-final victory over Welsh Premier side Barry Town United, before a narrow and highly credible 2–1 semi-final defeat to top-flight opposition in Caernarfon Town.

Paul Moore and Ronnie Green – Rhyl 1879 match record to date (all competitions):

Played 57 Won 36 Drawn 6 Lost 15 Win percentage 63.16%

League: Played 47 Won 29 Drawn 6 Lost 12

Cups: Played 10 Won 7 Lost 3

HONOURS

Lock Stock Ardal North West champions 2024-25

JD Welsh Cup semi-finalists 2025-26

Managing Director Adam Roche said: “Since Paul and Ronnie came through the doors, this football club has been on an incredible upward journey and what’s been just as important is how that progress has brought our whole community with it. There’s a real unity and belief running through the club right now, from the changing room to the stands and right across the town.

“They share our vision not just to push Rhyl towards the top tier of Welsh football, but to do it the right way. We’re building something that is sustainable, ambitious and rooted firmly in our community. Every step forward we take is about maximising what we have, growing together and creating more opportunities for people in Rhyl to be part of their football club.

“This is about more than results on the pitch it’s about pride, identity and giving the town a team it can truly believe in.”

Moore added: “I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to be asked to continue to manage 1879. Since I joined, it’s been clear the path the club wanted to take and I believe strongly that although some very tough decisions have been made, Ronnie and I want only the very best for the football club.

“To grow and compete, those decisions will continue to be a major factor in our ongoing success. We want to take the club to the Premier division of Welsh football and feel with the support of the club we can achieve this ambition. Finally, I want to thank all the volunteers and Lilywhite supporters for your unwavering support. I hope over the last couple of seasons you have seen positivity and growth at the club and continue your support for what we believe will be even more success in the future”

Green said: “I am over the moon and thrilled to continue as assistant-manager and support Paul in this role. Since joining this wonderful club 14 months ago, we had a big task to secure promotion and rebuild the squad and it’s been a very successful journey so far.

“Winning the league last season and enjoying strong cup runs this year, including reaching the Welsh Cup semi-final against top-tier opposition, is something we can all be proud of. Rhyl truly feels like home. I’d like to thank everyone at the club and especially the fans for their incredible support. We hope we’ve given you great memories and there’s plenty more to come.”