Not many players can claim to have seen their goal celebration recreated at 15,000 feet above the ground, but Wrexham striker Paul Mullin can.

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• Prolific frontman starring in North Wales
• Boasts a legion of loyal followers
• One has taken fandom to the extreme

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The prolific Red Dragons frontman has won a host of admirers across his two full seasons in North Wales. Mullin found the target on 47 occasions last season as he helped to fire Wrexham to promotion back into the Football League, with his overall record now standing at 85 efforts through 109 appearances.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  There has been talk of the 29-year-old being drafted into the Wales national team, with the former Cambridge United star having already shown what he can do in League Two. For now, though, he is fully focused on helping Wrexham to deliver on the ambition of Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Mullin is a firm fan favourite at SToK Racecourse, for his efforts on and off the field, and one supporter has taken fandom to the extreme by recreating the striker’s iconic celebration – which offers a nod of support towards his autistic son, Albi – while enjoying a skydive high above Australian soil.

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• WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Mullin, who missed the start of the 2023-24 campaign through injury and is currently serving a ban after collecting five yellow cards, has hit six goals through 12 appearances for Wrexham this season – with Phil Parkinson’s side riding high in the fourth tier table as they seek to secure back-to-back promotions.

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