Hollywood star and Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to Paul Mullin after his contract was terminated
Ryan Reynolds and Paul Mullin(Image: Ryan Reynolds/ Instagram)
Ryan Reynolds has paid a heartfelt tribute to Paul Mullin after the striker’s departure from Wrexham, praising the forward’s impact on and off the pitch and describing him as a player who “changed Wrexham and changed all of us”.
Mullin’s exit marks the end of a hugely significant chapter at Wrexham AFC, where he became a central figure in the club’s rise under Hollywood owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
His contract was mutually terminated on Friday, the club announced.
Reynolds hailed Mullin’s influence during his time in North Wales, highlighting the striker’s relentless drive and ability to deliver in decisive moments.
“Every day at Wrexham, on and off the pitch, Paul set the standard for courage, for tenacity, for humanity,” Reynolds wrote on Instagram.
“No matter how far down we fell, no matter where we were, we never lost hope because we knew there was a real-life honest-to-goodness super-man on our side, a man who could turn the final minutes of a match into a miracle.
“He gave hope not just to a team, but to a whole town, and the world. That’s what makes Paul super.
“@paulmullin12, I hope you understand how you’ve changed Wrexham and how you’ve changed all of us. I’m honoured to have seen you make the impossible real and forever grateful to you. And I know you’ll never stop fighting for what matters most.”
Reynolds even gave Mullin a role in one of his hit Deadpool movies(Image: Ryan Reynolds/ Instagram)
Mullin has been one of the defining players of the Wrexham era under Reynolds and McElhenney, playing a key role in their rise through the leagues and becoming a fan favourite at the Racecourse Ground.
His goals, work rate and knack for producing decisive moments in crucial matches helped turn him into one of the standout figures of the club’s modern history.
He scored 110 goals in 172 appearances following his arrival from Cambridge in 2021. The striker’s profile was further raised by his role in the the award-winning ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ docuseries and, following his move to Wigan last season, Reynolds said he could not “imagine seeing Mulls on loan and in another kit”.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said: “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.
“He’ll be a player always remembered and revered by our supporters.”
Mullin, who won three consecutive player of the season awards at Wrexham, was one of 10 players to win back-to-back-to-back promotions at the club. The 31-year-old leaves Wrexham as their ninth-highest goalscorer of all time.