RHYL have taken some positive steps to ensure the long-term stability of the club with their latest boardroom reshuffle.

The news, which was announced earlier this week, sees four new directors appointed to the board in addition to a new secretary who replaces stalwart Dennis McNamee following his retirement.

One key thing to note with all the new appointments is their undoubted passion for the Lilywhites, with all being supporters for a long period of time which will ensure they have the best interests of the club at heart and will throw every ounce of effort into their new roles.

It has taken everyone associated with the club to adjust to life in the Huws Gray Alliance following their relegation from the top flight, but it seems that they have learnt lessons throughout the season and it looks like the foundations are finally in place ahead of what is going to be an extremely important summer for the Lilies.

In director of football Mark Connolly they have a highly experienced figure who has great connections within the region, and recruitment of senior squad players will be key to their fortunes as they look to make a return to the top flight at the second attempt.

Keeping the likes of Rory Crowther and Tony Davies at the Corbett Sports Stadium will be equally as important, but their recent form has shown what the current squad is capable of and they can be confident of mounting a serious title challenge next term with a few key additions.

One thing that sets Rhyl apart from most teams is its association with the town, which is evident when you see the amount of volunteers listed in their recent statement without whom the club could not survive.

They are the heartbeat of everything good at the club and continue to be led by chairman Paul Higginson and managing director Mike Jones, who are hugely respected figures that only want the best for the Lilywhites and for them to get back to where they feel they belong.

With so much talent operating within the second tier this will be easier said than done, which is why it was essential for those behind the scenes to take these measures as early as they have to give them the best possible chance of succeeding.

The JD Welsh Premier League has missed Rhyl’s presence this season and especially their high attendances, but those associated with the club can be reassured that the recent changes should see the club moving in the right direction once again.

It will not be easy and there is much work still to be done, but there is an air of optimism surrounding the Lilies that has been sorely missing in recent years.