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It seems all the wishes for Wrexham AFC are coming true. The club is enduring one of the best seasons so far as they continue smashing records. The club is in line to clinch major success as they are eyeing automatic promotion to England’s Football League. With just a few games left, the club will be looking to finish off this season and enter the new division with style.

A lot of people are behind the clubs’ success, including the owners, the clubs’ staff, and the players as well. Everyone who has been a part of the club is responsible for all the success Wrexham has achieved this season. Striker Paul Mullin has had a tremendous season with his goal-scoring ability getting applauded.

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Off the pitch, both owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney may have played a huge role, however, on the pitch, Mullin has been very clinical. The striker has led his side to more than a few wins, as the soccer world can’t stop talking about the player. In fact, his own teammates are in awe of the player.

Wrexham star heaps praise on his teammate

Mullin has indeed taken the soccer headlines by storm. The striker has been enjoying quite a bit of limelight as he continues to shine for the Red Dragons. He recently helped his side win a thrilling match against Notts County. Although it was a collective effort, however, his peer, Elliot Lee, reckons it was because of Mullin that Wrexham won.

After the win, Lee had some heartwarming words for his teammate. “I have played with a lot of good strikers but Mulls is probably the best one. As the season has gone on, you have seen me and Mulls have got more and more of a connection. We are always looking for each other on the pitch, we are always playing one-twos.”

“I’d imagine in my stats, I pass to Mulls the most and vice-versa. He is incredible to play with, he can do everything. He’s an incredible striker, I have really enjoyed playing with him and long may it continue,” he added.

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Lee also played a crucial role as he clinched a match-winner, thus getting his name on the scoresheet alongside Mullin and Mendy. Indeed, Mullin has made quite an impact at the club. In fact, his arrival in the summer of 2021 has raised the roof of the club.

Paul Mullin’s arrival has raised the bar

While on the pitch, Mullin keeps up with his wonders, and he has significantly made an impact off the pitch as well. The Welsh striker has actually raised the bar for Wrexham in financial terms.

Ever since Reynolds and McElhenney took charge of the club, they have completely revamped the structure of the club. Aside from making developments in the club’s infrastructure, the owners have also aided the team’s pockets.

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Moreover, the arrival of Mullin from Cambridge United saw him getting paid $5100 per week. Whereas, star players, including Ben Tozer and Aaron Hayden, reportedly earn $3,600 per week. This is quite noteworthy as the average weekly wage of a National League player is $1,200 at the start of 2022–23.

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Either way, this shows how much Mullin has impacted the Red Dragons both on and off the pitch. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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