Paul Mullin, Wrexham’s star striker, made his return to the first-team squad only a couple of weeks ago. After two challenging starts, Mullin restored faith in the fans by scoring 2 goals, leading the team to a decisive draw. But what touched everyone’s hearts was Mullin giving a special tribute to his grandfather who passed away last week. Following the match, thousands of fans joined to show their respect and share condolences with Mullin and his family.

Paul Mullin had a spectacular game in which he scored an overhead kick. He also shared in-game pictures with the club’s supporters. Emotions were high on this occasion as the Red Dragons star scored the crucial goals with the ‘Albie hand’ celebration gesture, and later he chose to display that as a heartfelt tribute.

Wrexham Fans share their respect with Paul Mullin

Following Wrexham AFC’s match against Crewe Alexandra in League Two, Paul Mullin took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to post some pictures from the game. Mullin wrote in the caption, “They where for my Grandie (heart emoji).”, revealing the sad loss of his grandfather. Soon, thousands of Wrexham supporters and fans shared their condolences and showed their support to Mullin. 

One fan replied to Mullin’s post showing his respect as he wrote, “All my condolences to you and your family, Paul. What a tribute to him. May he Rest in Peace.”

Another fan commented, “Sorry for your loss Paul.”

Many shared their sympathies as one wrote, “Memories Paul can’t be taken away… never forget that.”

Another Wrexham supporter by the name of Dave Squires wrote, “Sorry to hear of your loss, I’m sure he would have been so proud of you.”

Indeed, the grandfather would be proud to see such a marvelous performance from Paul.

On the same note, another fan wrote, “Lovely tribute Paul. He will be so proud of you”.

A supporter praised the way he honored his granddad, “Sorry for your loss. What a way to honour him today.!”

Another fan wrote, “Sorry for your loss but he’d be proud of your game today and loved the Albie hand sign.”

Another fan wrote, “Always in your heart Mulls .”

Another fan consoled Mullin as she said, “So sorry for your great loss. Condolences to you and your family. He would be so proud!”

Paul Mullin’s tribute to his grandfather was as lovely as his goals. The Wrexham striker shed more light on what his mind went through before the match.

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The striker described the goal-scoring moments as nothing short of magical. Later, Mullin also spoke in detail about the devastating demise of his grandfather, whom he described as “my biggest fan“.

Paul Mullin honors his grandfather, his biggest fan

Paul Mullin knew that something magical would happen. The statement he made gets more clear in his post-match tribute to his grandfather. Speaking to the media after the game, the Wrexham striker said, “It was a difficult weekend for me, really, my grandad got rushed into the hospital and things like that, and passed away earlier in the week.”

Mullin further added, “So, it’s been a difficult week but, obviously, today, that’s when I said, I knew I was going to score all week once he’d gone. He was my biggest fan. So, I always knew coming into the game today that somehow, he’d make some magic happen and we got two over them.”

Emotional turmoils don’t wear off quickly from the mind. But Mullin’s focus will be on making his granddad proud and he is sure to continue at his best following this attitude. However, next on the road for Wrexham is Mansfield on 4th October.

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