http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/ For all the latest news from Rhyl Football Club, including match reports, news, views and features log on to Lilywhites On-Line hosted by Visitor sports editor Dave Jones. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:42:34 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss RHYL are the best supported club in the Welsh Premier League for a fifth successive season. The Lilywhites' average crowd of 477 per league game in 2007/08 put them ahead of second placed Bangor City (446) and TNS in third (386). New Welsh Premier champions Llanelli had only the fourth highest average (375). http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyl_the_best_supported_club_a.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyl_the_best_supported_club_a.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:42:34 +0000 RHYL have drawn FAI League of Ireland club Bohemian FC in the first round of the Inter-Toto Cup. Monday's draw in Nyon paired the Lilywhites with the Dublin club with the first leg at Dalymount Park on June 21. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/luck_of_the_irish_for_rhyl.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/luck_of_the_irish_for_rhyl.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:56:29 +0000 RHYL manager John Hulse has hit back at criticisms about his selection policy and complaints over players and staff which have left Belle Vue under his tenure. Speaking exclusively to Lilywhites Online, Hulse said he wanted to set the record straight on comments made on public forums he feels are unfair.]]> http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/hulse_hits_back.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/hulse_hits_back.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:14:16 +0000 Lilywhite Travel League Cup Final: RHYL FC V LLANELLI FC, SUNDAY 27TH APRIL PICK UP POINTS: RHYL, BELLE VUE: 10:00am; EXEC COACH, DVD ETC; Seat Prices: RFA MEMBERS - £10, Non Members - £12, To book your seat see Mike Jones or Tommy or phone 07786 240112 / 07949 760668 Or you can book online at - lilywhitetours@btinternet.com http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/travel_details_for_league_cup.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/travel_details_for_league_cup.html Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:30:37 +0000 TOMORROW Rhyl will discover who their opponents will be in the first round of the UEFA Inter Toto Cup. It will be a short summer for the Lilywhites with the first legs due to take place in June 21/22. This will be John Hulse's men's first venture into the Inter-Toto, UEFA’s summer competition which allows clubs which do not qualify for the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Cup to sample the unique atmosphere of European club football. Eleven participants going on to take part in the UEFA Cup. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/euro_draw_awaits_rhyl.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/euro_draw_awaits_rhyl.html Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:52:41 +0000 PORTHMADOG 1 (R Hughes 58) RHYL 0 THERE were wild celebrations at Y Traeth after Porthmadog's victory over the Lilywhites kept them in the Welsh Premier League. It was a disappointing end to the league campaign for Rhyl, but John Hulse's men had long secured third place and qualification for Europe for a fifth successive season. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyls_disappointment_is_ports.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyls_disappointment_is_ports.html Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:59:32 +0000 PORTHMADOG v RHYL WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE SATURDAY 2.30pm FOUR years ago Rhyl went to Porthmadog on the final day of the season needing to win to be crowned Welsh Premier League champions for the first time in their history. The Lilywhites succeeded, but this Saturday throws up a totally different scenario with Port desperately needing a victory to maximise their chances of staying in the WPL.]]> http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/dday_for_port.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/dday_for_port.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:36:26 +0000 RHYL'S final Welsh Premier fixture of the 2007/08 season against Porthmadog this Saturday will mark John Hulse's 200th league game in charge. Since taking over as Lilywhites boss at the start of the 2002/03 campaign, Hulse has won the Welsh Premier League title, two Welsh Cups, two League Cups and two North Wales Coast Challenges Cups, as well as leading the club into Europe for five successive seasons. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyls_final_welsh_premier_fixt.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyls_final_welsh_premier_fixt.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:38:27 +0000 RHYL'S neighbours Prestatyn Town have received a big boost in their quest to reach the Welsh Premier League. The club's planning application to put up floodlights at its Bastion Road ground is being recommended for approval by Denbighshire County Council officers. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/promotion_news_boost_for_rhyls.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/promotion_news_boost_for_rhyls.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:50:08 +0000 RHYL will play a key role this Saturday in deciding which clubs are relegated from the Welsh Premier League. The Lilywhites will send Porthmadog down if they win or draw at Y Traeth. A Porthmadog victory, however, will definitely keep them up if Caersws fail to beat Caernarfon at home. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyl_key_figures_in_relegation.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyl_key_figures_in_relegation.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:16:15 +0000 BANGOR CITY 1 (Walsh 39) RHYL 2 (Lloyd Williams 46, 54) WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE FORMER Bangor City striker Marc Lloyd Williams sank his old club with a second half double for Rhyl in last night's win at Farrar Road. Lloyd Williams, who has scored over half his record 278 Welsh Premier goals in a Bangor shirt, was jeered off the field by City fans when he was substituted in the 90th minute of an intense clash.]]> http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/jiws_double_leaves_bangor_all.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/jiws_double_leaves_bangor_all.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:09:55 +0000 BANGOR CITY v RHYL TUESDAY 7.30pm RHYL will be aiming to win at Farrar Road for the third time this season when they take on arch rivals Bangor City tonight. The Lilywhites have already triumphed at the Citizens' ground 1-0 and 2-0 in League Cup ties this term, the latter victory in the semi-final second leg. ]]> http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyl_seek_revenge_in_local_der.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/rhyl_seek_revenge_in_local_der.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:36:06 +0000 THE Football Association of Wales confirmed officially last week the FAW Premier Cup has been axed after the end of 11 years' sponsorship by the BBC. It brings to a close Rhyl's involvement with a competition which saw them peak in 2003/04 when they were beaten finalists against Wrexham, having lost in the semis to the Robins the season before. In the Premier Cup semis of 2003/04 the Lilies achieved arguably their greatest win under John Hulse, a 2-0 defeat of a full-strength Swansea City at Belle Vue. http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/farewell_to_faw_premier_cup.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/farewell_to_faw_premier_cup.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:14:37 +0000 RHYL 5 (Sharp 18, 29; Garside 36; Lloyd Williams 60, 76) PORT TALBOT TOWN 0 WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE - APRIL 12, 2008 THE Lilywhites saved the best for last as they recorded a biggest home league win of the season in their final match at Belle Vue of the current campaign. As well as slamming five goals past a woeful Port Talbot, John Hulse's men also hit the woodwork four times - and all this without four key players. ]]> http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/fivestar_show_in_belle_vue_swa.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/fivestar_show_in_belle_vue_swa.html Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:47:39 +0000 RHYL 0 THE NEW SAINTS 1 (Toner 57) WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE RHYL'S hopes of finishing second in the Welsh Premier ended with tonight's home defeat against a slick TNS outfit. Had the Lilywhites taken their first half chances it could have been a different story, but it was the Saints who claimed the honours and completed a double over their long-time rivals.]]> http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/toner_strike_seals_it_for_sain.html http://lilywhites.welshblogs.co.uk/2008/04/toner_strike_seals_it_for_sain.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:19:11 +0000