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Paul Mullin Leaves Wrexham Loved – 3rd Most Famous Footballer Is a Massive Compliment.
Super Paul Mullin: The Hero Who Helped Save Wrexham Football Club
A Legend Says Goodbye
If you’ve ever heard a crowd of football fans singing "We’ve got Mullin, Super Paul Mullin…" at the top of their lungs, you know just how beloved this player is. But recently, Wrexham Football Club announced some big news: the club and Paul Mullin have agreed to go their separate ways. They paid him the final year of his contract, which means he’s now a free agent — that’s a player who can sign with any team they want.
Even though his days at the club are over, the fans aren’t going anywhere. They’ll keep singing that chant for a very long time.
Who Is Paul Mullin, Anyway?
Paul Mullin is a striker — that’s the player whose main job is to score goals. During his time at Wrexham, he scored an incredible:
- 110 goals in 172 appearances
- Helped the club earn three consecutive promotions (that means the team moved up in the league three times in a row!)
That’s a lot of goals. His scoring played a huge role in Wrexham’s rise from a small club to everyone’s favorite underdog story, especially since famous actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club and started sprinkling their Hollywood magic on it.
Important Point: Even though Mullin hasn’t played for Wrexham since February 2025, fans still love him. His hero status is locked in permanently at The Racecourse Ground (Wrexham’s home stadium).
"The Most Famous Footballer in America"
At one point, co-owner Rob McElhenney called Mullin "the most famous footballer in the United States after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo." That’s a pretty big deal! While the upcoming World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico might shift some of that spotlight, Mullin’s real impact was bigger than fame — he helped revive not just a football club, but an entire town.
The Goals That Made Him a Legend
So what made Mullin so special? Let’s break it down:
1. The Wembley Moment
Mullin scored two dramatic goals in stoppage time (that’s the extra time added at the end of the match) to send Wrexham to Wembley — the famous stadium in London. It was the first time the club reached Wembley under Reynolds and McElhenney’s ownership.
2. The 38-Goal Season (2023)
This was outrageous. In one single season, Mullin scored 38 league goals, which rocketed Wrexham back into the English Football League. He also won the FA Cup Golden Boot after scoring 8 goals in that tournament. For context, that’s a ton of goals — most professional players would be thrilled to score 15–20 in a season.
3. The Promotion Run-In
In the final stretch of the 2023–24 season, Mullin went absolutely wild with 9 goals in just 7 games, firing Wrexham to promotion from League Two.
4. The Special Goals He Loved Most
Mullin had a few favorites:
- A lob from outside the penalty area against Stockport County in the 2022 FA Trophy semi-final — that’s basically an impossible-angled shot that somehow went in
- A curled beauty that put Wrexham in front on the night they clinched promotion back to the EFL against Boreham Wood
And of course, being Mullin, he always scored a second goal just for good measure.
5. One Goal That Haunted Him
In February 2023, Mullin scored what should have been a hat-trick (three goals in one game) against Aldershot Town. But his backheel flick was credited as an own goal by a defender. For the next 18 months, any interviewer who mentioned his records would get firmly corrected: the numbers were always "out by one" in his mind.
More Than Just Goals: Mullin the Person
Mullin’s popularity wasn’t just about football. The "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary showed the world his personal life and his heart:
- His young son Albi was diagnosed with autumn, and Mullin opened up about their journey
- He formed a special bond with a teenage fan who also has autism
- His goal celebration — making the letter "A" with his fingers — was a tribute to Albi and a way to raise autism awareness
- That "A" celebration is now painted as a mural on the side of the Fat Boar pub on Yorke Street in Wrexham
His authenticity and vulnerability made fans around the world root for him beyond the football pitch.
A Little Controversy (Don’t Worry, the Fans Loved It)
Mullin once posted a picture of his new boots on Instagram with a very bold message printed on the side — a message aimed at the Conservative Party (a political group in the UK). The club quickly said those boots would never appear on the pitch, but the fans loved it.
Months later, during a promotion celebration at McDonald’s, the actual fans were chanting that same phrase back to him. He always connected with the working-class heart of Wrexham.
Why He Chose the "Risk" of Wrexham
Here’s something important to understand: when Mullin joined Wrexham, it was seen as a gamble. Before that move:
- He had just scored 32 goals as League Two’s top scorer for Cambridge United
- He was so popular there that a stand at the stadium was temporarily named after him
- He had offers from much bigger clubs like Birmingham City, Preston North End, Derby County, and several others
Wrexham, at the time, was in the fifth tier of English football — about as far from the big leagues as you can get. Even with the Reynolds/McElhenney takeover happening just months earlier, it seemed like a strange move.
But Mullin wanted to be closer to his family in Liverpool, and it turned out to be the best decision of his career. Wrexham was as good for Mullin as Mullin was for Wrexham.
Beyond Football
During his time in the spotlight, Mullin also:
- Wrote a well-received autobiography
- Landed a cameo role in the Deadpool & Wolverine film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman
His public profile went through the roof.
The Tough Times
It wasn’t always easy, though.
- After a sickening pre-season collision with Manchester United (a punctured lung and four broken ribs!), Mullin went through a goal drought for eight games right after Wrexham returned to the EFL
- But he never lost belief — he bounced back with 14 goals in the final 13 games, earning his third consecutive Player of the Year award
Then came harder setbacks:
- Back surgery in summer 2024
- Only 3 goals in 9 starts and 17 substitute appearances the following season
- The manager started looking elsewhere for firepower
The Final Chapter at Wrexham
In early 2025, Wrexham signed Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez in a late January transfer window move. These two new players helped the team earn promotion using a new formation that left Mullin and his longtime strike partner Ollie Palmer watching from the stands.
Mullin spent part of the following season out on loan — first at Wigan Athletic, then at Bradford City — before the club officially confirmed his departure.
Summary
Paul Mullin’s departure from Wrexham is a low-key ending to what was an incredibly powerful partnership. To sum up his legacy:
- 110 goals in 172 appearances
- Three back-to-back promotions
- A terrace chant that will echo at The Racecourse Ground for generations
- A role in reviving not just a club, but an entire town
- A genuine, authentic person who connected with fans on a deeply human level
When the full story of Wrexham’s Hollywood era gets told, Paul Mullin’s name will be front and center. He was the spark that started it all.
Super Paul Mullin, indeed.
FAQ
Q: Why did Paul Mullin leave Wrexham?
A: After back surgery in summer 2024, Mullin struggled to find his scoring form (only 3 goals in 26 appearances). The club brought in new strikers, and Mullin was loaned out. They eventually agreed to terminate his contract, making him a free agent.
Q: How many goals did Paul Mullin score for Wrexham?
A: He scored 110 goals in 172 appearances — an outstanding record by any standard.
Q: Why is the "A" hand gesture important?
A: Mullin makes the letter A with his fingers after every goal as a tribute to his son Albi, who was diagnosed with autism. It’s also a way to raise awareness about autism.
Q: Did Paul Mullin really have a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine?
A: Yes! Thanks to his close connection with co-owner Ryan Reynolds, Mullin appeared in the blockbuster film.
Q: What will happen to the Mullin chant at Wrexham matches?
A: The chant "Super Paul Mullin" is almost certain to live on at The Racecourse Ground, even though he’s no longer playing for the club. Songs like that don’t just disappear — they become part of the club’s identity.
