Paul Mullin (footballer, born 1994)


Paul Philip Mullin is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for League Two club Cambridge United.

Career

Mullin was born in Litherland, Merseyside. After spending his youth career at Everton and Liverpool,. The move affected Mullin, as he was disheartened and questioned himself around his football career, quoting: "'where do I go from here?'"

Huddersfield Town

Despite things not working out for Mullin, Huddersfield Town's youth coach David Rowe invited him to the squad. There, Mullin was signed to Huddersfield Town in 2012 and often impressed at U18 and U21 level that he signed a one-year contract by the club. However, at the end of the 2013–14 season, Mullin was released by the club, without ever making a first team appearance.

Morecambe

After a successful trial period he signed for Morecambe on a short term contract in August 2014. He made his professional debut coming on as a second-half substitute in the League Cup first round defeat to Bradford City on 12 August 2014. Four days later, on his league debut, Mullin scored his first professional goal after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3–2 win over Newport County, which he scored a winning goal. One week later, on 23 August, Mullin made his full debut scoring both goals in a 2–1 win away at Cambridge United. After scoring three goals in the first seven matches, Mullin signed a three-year contract with the club in mid-September. Then on 31 October 2014, Mullin would end his eleven games without scoring despite losing 2–1 to Accrington Stanley.

Swindon Town

On 27 June 2017, Mullin joined League two club Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee..

Tranmere Rovers

In June 2018, he signed for Tranmere Rovers. He scored his first goal for Tranmere in a 4-3 EFL Trophy loss against Crewe Alexandra on 4 September 2018.
In January 2020, Tranmere Rovers took Premier League Watford FC to an FA Cup 3rd round replay after drawing 3–3 at Vicarage Road, Mullin scored a penalty in the first game and went on to score the winner after coming on as a substitute in the replay at Prenton Park. Tranmere drew Manchester United in the 4th round at home.
Mullin signed for Cambridge United on a six-month loan deal on 31 January 2020. Mullin scored his first goal for Cambridge United on the 11 February 2020, away at Scunthorpe United, and scored again at Leyton Orient on 7 March, the last match before the season was curtailed.

Cambridge United

On 20 July 2020, Cambridge United announced that Mullin had signed a one-year deal at the club.

Career statistics

Honours

Tranmere Rovers