Paul Mullin has labelled his exit from Wrexham as disappointing after a season-long loan move to Wigan Athletic was confirmed yesterday.
Despite hitting 32 goals in 46 games for Cambridge United in League Two during the 2020/21 season, the striker opted to drop down to the National League to join the exciting project at the STōK Cae Ras. He has since risen to iconic levels at the North Wales-based club, helping them secure three successive promotions.
His 105 goals in 165 outings will surely grant him legend status at the Red Dragons, but his final season at the club ultimately ended on a sour note. He fell out of favour during the second half of the campaign, making the substitutes bench only once in Wrexham’s last 18 games following the January signings of former England international Jay Rodriguez and Reading striker Sam Smith.
Mullin ‘Sad To Leave’
Rumours emerged at the beginning of last week that Wigan were leading the race to sign the 30-year-old on a temporary deal. The news was finally confirmed yesterday, prompting an outpouring of love with all close to Wrexham, including co-owner Ryan Reynolds.
I can’t imagine seeing Mulls on loan and in another kit. We wouldn’t be where we are without his heart, skill and work ethic. We love you, @PMullin7. SPM ⚔️🏴 pic.twitter.com/chJsnaxBai
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) June 24, 2025
Although his exit was expected, Mullin still couldn’t hide his disappointment at the way his time at the club ended. Speaking to club media, he said:
“I made that move (to Wrexham) first and foremost for family reasons, it was something that was going to be close to home and something that was going to be exciting every day. At that point I never thought it would go on to become what it’s become. It’s been absolutely phenomenal.
Goal scorer ✔️
Movie star ✔️Meet Paul Mullin. 👋#wafc 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/5OSor7rHXo
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) June 23, 2025
“It was sad to leave there how it’s ended, in a way, that happens in football, you leave clubs. Just the way it’s gone it has been quite disappointing, but they say as one door closes another one opens and I’m ready for a new chapter. I’m buzzing to be here and to go out every week and play for Wigan.”
Writer’s View
Paul Mullin epitomises Wrexham’s recent success and it’s such a shame to see him depart with a whimper. The arrival of Rodriguez and Smith in January perhaps sealed his fate but for him to not even be given a proper chance to say goodbye to the supporters is really disappointing. At the very least, he should have had the opportunity to feature during the final game of the season against Lincoln City, when the Red Dragons’ promotion to the Championship was already confirmed.
