Wrexham Terminates Mullin Contract by Mutual Consent

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   Phil Parkinson is the manager of Wrexham.

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   Paul Mullin's contract with Wrexham was terminated by mutual consent.

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   The Wrexham contract terminated by mutual consent was due to expire in 2027.

4. Phil Parkinson, Wrexham manager

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   Phil Parkinson stated: "I would like to wish Paul all the best. This settlement enables him to take his time and find the right club for him, going forward. It can’t be underestimated the role Mulls has played in the story of Wrexham Football Club over the last five years, with so many memorable goals and moments."

5. Phil Parkinson, Wrexham manager

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   Phil Parkinson stated: "He’ll be a player always remembered and revered by our supporters."

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   Paul Mullin secured three consecutive player of the season awards at Wrexham.

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   Paul Mullin was one of ten players to achieve three consecutive promotions with Wrexham.

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   Paul Mullin was loaned to Wigan Athletic.

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   Wigan Athletic competes in League One.

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    Paul Mullin made 26 appearances for Wigan Athletic across all competitions.

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    Paul Mullin scored five goals for Wigan Athletic.

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    Paul Mullin was loaned to Bradford City for the second half of the season.

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    Paul Mullin played nine matches for Bradford City.

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    Paul Mullin did not score any goals for Bradford City.

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    Wrexham did not qualify for the Championship play-offs.

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    Hull City qualified for the Championship play-offs instead of Wrexham on the final day of the season.

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    Hull City won the Championship play-offs.

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    Hull City was promoted to the Premier League.

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    Paul Mullin is not in the Wrexham squad for the next season.

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    Paul Mullin is Wrexham's ninth-highest goalscorer of all time.

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    Paul Mullin scored 110 goals in 172 games in all competitions for Wrexham.

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    Paul Mullin joined Wrexham on a free transfer from Cambridge United in 2021.

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    Paul Mullin is 31 years old.

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    Paul Mullin is a striker.

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    Wrexham is a Welsh club.

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    Ryan Reynolds is a co-owner of Wrexham.

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    Rob McElhenney is a co-owner of Wrexham.

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    Paul Mullin was featured in the "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary series.

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    Wrexham won promotion from the National League to the Championship in successive seasons.

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    Paul Mullin spent the last season on loan.

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    Paul Mullin made 17 appearances for Wrexham in the campaign prior to the last season.

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    Paul Mullin started nine League One games for Wrexham in the campaign prior to the last season.

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    Paul Mullin scored three league goals for Wrexham in the campaign prior to the last season.

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    Paul Mullin scored two goals in the EFL Trophy for Wrexham in the campaign prior to the last season.

35. Wrexham, club

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    Wrexham stated: "our heartfelt thanks"

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    Paul Mullin helped Cambridge United achieve promotion to League One.

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    Paul Mullin rejected a new contract with Cambridge United.

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    Paul Mullin joined Wrexham with a three-year deal.

39. Paul Mullin, striker

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    Paul Mullin stated: "Rob McElhenney (Wrexham co-owner) gave me a call a couple of nights ago - at that time, I wasn't too sure about making the move, But once he outlined the plans for the club, and the plans for me in the future, it was something I really wanted to be a part of and something that just excited me that much that I had to come. He really sold the club to me. What they have planned for the club is magnificent and something I want to be a part of."

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    Paul Mullin scored on his Wrexham debut on August 21, 2021.

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    Phil Parkinson's first game as Wrexham manager was on August 21, 2021.

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    Paul Mullin scored from the penalty spot on his Wrexham debut.

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    Wrexham drew 2-2 with Solihull Moors on August 21, 2021.

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    Paul Mullin scored in a match against Maidenhead United on October 26, 2021.

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    Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watched their team for the first time on October 26, 2021.

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    Wrexham lost 3-2 to Maidenhead United on October 26, 2021.

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    Bryce Hosannah was sent off in the match against Maidenhead United on October 26, 2021.

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    The red card ban for Bryce Hosannah was transferred to Paul Mullin due to mistaken identity by the referee.

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    Paul Mullin was sent off in the reverse fixture against Maidenhead United at the Racecourse in January 2022.

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    Paul Mullin sat alongside Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds for their first game at the Racecourse on October 30, 2021.

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    Wrexham drew 1-1 with Torquay United on October 30, 2021.

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    Paul Mullin gave Wrexham the lead in a match against Dover Athletic on March 26, 2022.

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    Wrexham won 6-5 against Dover Athletic on March 26, 2022.

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    Dover Athletic took a 5-2 lead in the match against Wrexham on March 26, 2022.

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    Paul Mullin scored in a match against Stockport County on May 8, 2022.

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    Wrexham defeated Stockport County on May 8, 2022.

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    Wrexham replaced Stockport County as National League leaders on goal difference on May 8, 2022.

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    Stockport County won the National League championship in the 2021-2022 season.

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    Paul Mullin scored twice in the National League play-off semi-final against Grimsby Town on May 28, 2022.

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    Paul Mullin's total goal tally for the 2021-2022 season was 32 in all competitions.

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    Grimsby Town defeated Wrexham 5-4 in the National League play-off semi-final on May 28, 2022.

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    Paul Mullin scored two goals in stoppage time against Stockport County in the FA Trophy semi-final on April 2, 2022.

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    Paul Mullin scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 home win over Maidstone United on August 20, 2022.

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    Rob McElhenney was present at the Wrexham vs Maidstone United match on August 20, 2022.

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    Paul Mullin scored twice in a 7-5 victory over Barnet on October 8, 2022.

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    Wrexham banned Paul Mullin from wearing boots featuring an offensive slogan about the Conservative Party on October 25, 2022.

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    Paul Mullin revealed custom-made boots on social media with pictures taken at the Racecourse Ground without the club's knowledge or approval.

68. Wrexham, club

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    Wrexham stated the issue of Paul Mullin's boots would be dealt with "privately".

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    Paul Mullin scored in a 4-3 win against Coventry City on January 7, 2023.

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    Wrexham defeated Coventry City 4-3 in the FA Cup on January 7, 2023.

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    Coventry City was a Championship side at the time of the FA Cup match on January 7, 2023.

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    Paul Mullin scored a late goal in the FA Cup fourth round match against Sheffield United on January 29, 2023.

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    Sheffield United scored a late goal to defeat Wrexham in the FA Cup fourth round on January 29, 2023.

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    Paul Mullin equalized from the penalty spot for Wrexham in the FA Cup fourth round replay at Bramall Lane.

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    Sheffield United defeated Wrexham 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round replay.

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    Sheffield United scored two goals in injury time in the FA Cup fourth round replay.

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    Paul Mullin scored a goal against Notts County on April 10, 2023.

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    Jacob Mendy scored a goal for Wrexham against Notts County on April 10, 2023.

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    Elliot Lee scored a goal for Wrexham against Notts County on April 10, 2023.

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    Ben Foster made a stoppage time penalty save for Wrexham against Notts County on April 10, 2023.

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    Wrexham defeated Notts County 3-2 on April 10, 2023.

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    Wrexham won the National League title on April 22, 2023.

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    Wrexham returned to the Football League on April 22, 2023, after a 15-year absence.

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    Paul Mullin was at Wembley for the FA Cup final on June 3, 2023.

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    Paul Mullin received the Golden Ball award on June 3, 2023.

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    Paul Mullin was the top scorer in the FA Cup with nine goals in the 2022-2023 season.

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    Wrexham toured North America starting July 26, 2023.

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    Wrexham defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a friendly match.

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    Paul Mullin suffered a punctured lung in a collision with goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during the match against Manchester United.

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    Phil Parkinson was furious about Paul Mullin's injury.

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    Paul Mullin spent two weeks recuperating in Los Angeles.

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    Paul Mullin missed Wrexham's first game back in the EFL due to injury.

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    Paul Mullin made his comeback as a substitute in Wrexham's 2-1 home win over Doncaster Rovers on September 9, 2023.

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    Paul Mullin scored twice in a 3-3 draw against Crewe Alexandra in September 2023.

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    Paul Mullin was included in Wales' standby list for the friendly against Gibraltar in October 2023.

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    Paul Mullin qualifies to play for Wales through a grandparent.

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    Robert Page was the Wales manager in October 2023.

98. Robert Page, Wales manager

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    Robert Page stated: "We've had a few conversations about Paul, so the next step is he's now on standby and he's one step away. We monitor the Welsh players, and Paul is certainly one we've taken note of - and he deserves that. This is the next step of his development."

99. Paul Mullin, striker

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    Paul Mullin stated he would be "over the moon" to play international football.

100. Paul Mullin, striker

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     Paul Mullin stated: "I don't expect to be called up."

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     Paul Mullin scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 win against Morecambe on November 25, 2023.

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     Wrexham moved up to second in League Two after the match against Morecambe on November 25, 2023.

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     Paul Mullin scored 38 goals in the National League in the 2022-2023 season.

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     Paul Mullin had speaking roles in adverts and cameos in films alongside Ryan Reynolds.

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     There is a massive mural of Paul Mullin in the city centre of Wrexham.

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     Paul Mullin signed a contract extension with Wrexham in January 2024.

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     Paul Mullin was part of the Wrexham team which secured a second successive promotion.

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     Paul Mullin missed the start of the 2024-2025 season after surgery on a back injury.

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     Wrexham secured a third successive promotion to the Championship.

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     Paul Mullin joined Wigan Athletic on loan in June 2025.

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     Paul Mullin's loan spell at Wigan Athletic was cut short in January 2026.

112. Wrexham, club

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     Wrexham expressed: "All at Wrexham AFC would like to place on record our thanks for Paul's efforts and contributions to the football club, during which he has cemented his place in the club's history books."

113. Wrexham, club

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     Wrexham expressed: "We would like to wish Paul and his family all the very best for the future."

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     Paul Mullin has not played for Wrexham since February 2025.

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     Paul Mullin is a free agent.

116. Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham co-owner

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     Ryan Reynolds stated: "I can't imagine Mullin in a different kit."

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     Paul Mullin is from Liverpool.