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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wrexham warned they'll regret transfer call on Ryan Reynolds' favourite player
Wrexham warned they'll regret transfer call on Ryan Reynolds' favourite player Wrexham have been advised they may regret loaning Paul Mullin to Wigan Athletic after the striker was backed to rediscover his form by a former Wales international Wrexham have been told they made a mistake in allowing Ryan Reynolds' favourite player to leave (Image: Leon Bennett/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images ) Wrexham have been warned they could regret their decision to let Paul Mullin leave on loan. The 30-year-old, who has scored 110 goals in 172 appearances for the Red Dragons, joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a season-long deal earlier this week. The striker has been a talisman for Wrexham since joining the club in July 2021, helping to fire them to three successive promotions from the National League to the Championship. However, he found himself frozen out of the squad by manager Phil Parkinson during the second half of last season in League One, despite enjoying a close relationship with club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Mullin struggled for form early in the campaign, managing just three goals after undergoing back surgery last summer. Parkinson brought in strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez to bolster his forward line in January, securing promotion to the second tier in April. The former Bolton and Sunderland boss described Mullin's move to the Latics as a "good opportunity" for him to get regular first-team minutes after it was confirmed on Monday. But ex-Wrexham manager Dean Saunders has said he would have kept the Liverpudlian at the Racecourse Ground after backing him to rediscover his form. When asked about the potential deal shortly before it was announced, the former Wales and Liverpool striker told talkSPORT: "I wouldn't let him go and I wouldn't go if I was him. "Wrexham are going places and you never lose your eye for a goal. As strikers, you lose the eye of the tiger for a bit, but it comes back. Article continues below Wrexham hero Mullin has left to join Wigan on loan (Image:) Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. "Paul Mullin lost the eye of the tiger and got a few injuries, but he'll never lose his eye for a goal and he will score goals in the Championship." Mullin has become a household name after featuring in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary and even made a cameo in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine movie after being invited by Reynolds. While he still has two years left on his contract in North Wales, it remains to be seen if he will ever play for the club again. After joining Wigan, he confessed to feeling disappointed at how his time ended and finding the attention associated with being a Wrexham player tough to handle at times. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here "It was sad to leave there with how it ended," Mullin told Wigan's club media team. "That happens in football and you leave clubs, but just the way it's gone has been quite disappointing. "But one door closes and another one opens. I'm ready for a new chapter and I'm so buzzing to be here and go out and play every week for Wigan. It's been quite hard and strange to be honest, at times. "When we were playing in the National League, because of who the owners are and because of the attention we had at the club after the documentary, I ended up probably getting a lot more attention than many players who play in the Premier League and are a lot better at football than me. Article continues below "That was quite strange to accept, but I'm one of those people where I just get on with it. I just try be myself and roll with it and found it quite funny. It's an absolute privilege that anybody would ever stop me in the street to speak to me and take a photo."
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Paul Mullin makes 'strange' admission and comes clean on Wrexham feelings after exit
Paul Mullin makes 'strange' admission and comes clean on Wrexham feelings after exit Paul Mullin became a hero after helping fire Wrexham to three promotions, but has confessed to finding the media spotlight difficult to handle after moving on loan to Wigan Wrexham striker Paul Mullin admits he found the media glare tough to handle at times Paul Mullin has admitted he found it "strange" being under the spotlight at Wrexham after joining Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan deal. The 30-year-old striker became a firm favourite among fans after signing for the Red Dragons from Cambridge United in July 2021. He helped fire the club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, to three successive promotions after scoring 110 goals in 172 appearances. Mullin also became a household name after featuring in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary and even making a cameo in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine movie after being asked by Reynolds. However, he fell out of favour under Phil Parkinson in League One in the second half of last season as he struggled to find the net after undergoing back surgery last summer. The Liverpudlian failed to make a single league appearance after January when Parkinson brought in strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez. Mullin was left as a spectator as Wrexham went on to gain promotion to the Championship in April and will now play for Wigan in the third tier next season. Reflecting on his departure, he admitted to feeling disappointed at how his time at the Racecourse Ground ended, albeit with two years still left on his contract. He also confessed to finding the attention associated with being a Wrexham player tough to handle at times. "It was sad to leave there with how it ended," Mullin told Wigan's club media team. "That happens in football and you leave clubs, but just the way it's gone has been quite disappointing. But one door closes and another one opens. I'm ready for a new chapter and I'm so buzzing to be here and go out and play every week for Wigan. Article continues below Ryan Reynolds and Paul Mullin have shared a close bond at Wrexham (Image: Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images ) "It's been quite hard and strange to be honest, at times. When we were playing in the National League, because of who the owners are and because of the attention we had at the club after the documentary, I ended up probably getting a lot more attention than many players who play in the Premier League and are a lot better at football than me. "That was quite strange to accept, but I'm one of those people where I just get on with it. I just try be myself and roll with it and found it quite funny. It's an absolute privilege that anybody would ever stop me in the street to speak to me and take a photo." The announcement of Mullin's departure was met with sadness by Wrexham fans as uncertainty remains over whether he will ever play for the club again. Wrexham co-owner Reynolds is among those who have paid a glowing tribute to him for his contribution. Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. After the loan deal was confirmed on Monday evening, the actor took to X to write: "I can't imagine seeing Mulls on loan and in another kit. We wouldn't be where we are without his heart, skill and work ethic. We love you, @PMullin7. SPM [Super Paul Mullin]". The striker previously tried to play down rumours of a rift between him and Parkinson. But he admitted to feeling resentment at being left out of the team during a recently aired episode of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary. "I let that get to me, to be honest, from where I've been to then only being allowed to play four games and finding myself being left out of the team," Mullin said. "I resented it and I carried that for weeks because I felt it was unjust. I think I'm more annoyed now. It's the annoyance of training every single day, doing everything I can, and looking back on everything I've done. Article continues below "I feel like I was a main part of why we got into this situation, and then I'm not being allowed the platform to get back there, or the opportunity to go and do it again. It's difficult. I don't know what's caused him (Parkinson) to trust me less, but he clearly does."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paul Mullin can't hide his feelings after brutal Wrexham transfer decision
Paul Mullin has joined League One side Wigan Athletic on loan for the 2025-26 season, having not played for Wrexham since January following claims of a fallout with manager Phil Parkinson An emotional Paul Mullin has opened up on his 'sad' departure from Wrexham after completing a season-long loan move to Wigan Athletic. Mullin, 30, joined Wrexham from Cambridge United in 2021 and went on to spearhead Phil Parkinson's attack. The striker scored 110 goals in 170 games, helping Wrexham achieve three successive promotions. But as they embarked on their League One campaign last season, Mullin found minutes increasingly hard to come by. His last appearance came in January as Wrexham went on to secure promotion to the Championship. Parkinson denied rumours of a bust-up with Mullin but the pair won't work together during the 2025-26 season. Following his move to Wigan, Mullin reflected on his departure from the Racecourse Ground, suggesting that it's the end of his time at Wrexham despite being under contract for another two years. "It was sad to leave there how it's ended, in a way, that happens in football, you leave clubs," the Liverpudlian told club media. "Just the way it's gone it has been quite disappointing, but they say as one door closes another one opens and I'm ready for a new chapter. I'm buzzing to be here and to go out every week and play for Wigan." It wasn't just his goals that made Mullin a fan favourite at Wrexham but also his personality. The 30-year-old featured prominently in the documentary series 'Welcome to Wrexham' which followed the Welsh club's rise after being taken over by Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. "It's been quite hard and strange at times," Mullin commented. "When we were playing in the National League, because of who the owners are and the attention we had because of the documentary and things, I ended up getting a lot more attention than players who are in the Premier League and a lot better at football than me. Should Wrexham have kept Paul Mullin? Have your say in the comments section. "That was quite strange to accept but I'm one of those people that just get on with it and be myself. I found it quite funny. It's an absolute privilege that anybody would ever stop me in the street to speak to me or take a photo." Like Reynolds, Parkinson has wished Mullin well at his new club. "I'd like to wish Paul all the best for his loan move," the Wrexham boss said. "It's a good opportunity for him to get back to playing regular first-team football and I'm sure he's going to be a great signing for Wigan Athletic."
Time Out
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Jodie Comer: ‘Movies? I'm not an adrenaline junkie – I love a cry'
She may be starring in a new horror movie but you won't catch Jodie Comer queuing to see too many of this year's other scarefests. 'My whole life, I've been like: 'Yeah, I'll watch a horror film!' and then I just look at the corner of the TV screen,' says the 28 Years Later actress. 'I'm not really into it.' Danny Boyle's much-anticipated return to the rabid, post-apocalyptic world he last visited with 2002 classic 28 Days Later sees Comer playing a waning woman who's holed up with her family on a coastal island, as infected roam mainland Britain. It's another memorable performance in a career packed with them. Surprisingly, it's the Liverpudlian actress's first bona fide genre movie. She's been a major presence on our stages and screens for long enough to feel like a veteran. Since her 2010s TV work on a range of telly shows, culminating in Killing Eve and coronavirus drama Help, the 32-year-old has broken through in a big way – and on the big screen and the West End stage, too. She was the best thing in Ridley Scott's period blockbuster The Last Duel, and has won awards and praise for her one-woman theatre turn as Tessa, Prima Facie 's working-class Liverpudlian defence barrister. Next year, she revisits the character for a UK tour of the sexual assault drama. In person, she's smiley and down-to-earth, even with a small team of stylists buzzing around making imperceptible tweaks to get-up. She takes her work super-seriously, but seems to take herself a lot less so. Time Out caught up with her to chat about working with Danny Boyle, fan encounters and whether she plans to direct one day. You must have been nine or 10 when 28 Days Later came out. What's been your relationship with the film? A friend had the DVD, which helped, but I definitely didn't watch it when it first came out. I remember being very aware of the camera work and being struck by the levity, humanity and emotion. When Brendan Gleeson becomes infected and he's telling his daughter to stay away... it was so bold and multifaceted. To hear that Danny [Boyle] wanted to meet me for this role, I just thought, wow. Especially having never really done a genre like this before. What a filmmaker to explore that with. Are you a zombie purist? No (laughs). I'm not a horror person. I'm not an adrenaline junkie when I go to the cinema. Which film has freaked you out the most? The Sixth Sense really freaked me out as a kid. And The Exorcist. But also the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Like, that's enough for me (laughs). The tunnel sequence in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory feels scarring too. (In fierce agreement) Yeah! Even The NeverEnding Story had elements of that. It affects you in a different way when you're young. So what gets you out to the cinema? I love a cry – I love to be taken in an emotional way, and I usually find that with straight drama. And I love a comedy. I thought Better Man was amazing. I would never not go and see a horror, but it's definitely not my first choice. Do you have a favourite London cinema? I really like the Everyman in Hampstead. Do I order food to my sofa? No, I stick to the classic popcorn. Keep it simple. Your character, Isla, has an unusual introduction in the film. We're not quite sure if she's infected with Rage virus or she's just really pissed off with her husband. Yeah, there's a ferociousness to her rage – it feels dangerous. She's unwell, she's been isolated and I think she knows that people have given up on her on some level, and her son is the only person who hasn't. That scene in the bedroom was one of the first I had to do. Danny is great, he loves to let scenes run. Do you think cinema is afraid of female rage in a way that it isn't with male rage? Perhaps. I can only relate to that with my own relationship with my own rage, which goes to quite an emotional place very quickly. I don't want to speak for all women, but I do think generally we feel uncomfortable expressing ourselves in that way. [We don't] feel comfortable standing in it without feeling like we have to diminish it. But with this role and Prima Facie, there's been avenues for me to explore it. I admire Jessie Buckley so much – the way she's able to harness and express rage, wow, it's so powerful. Tell me about opening the script and reading that opening scene with the kids watching Teletubbies. Yeah, it's so disarming, isn't it? It's a perfect reintroduction to the world we left in 28 Days, and it's something that we all connect to in some way from our childhoods. I feel like everyone could be dressed as Teletubbies for Halloween this year. Do you like to keep props from movies you work on? I definitely kept something from this, but I don't think I can say what it was [for spoiler reasons]. Anything from Killing Eve? On Killing Eve, it'd be so heavily associated with that character that you'd be like, 'I don't want to wear this in the street.' And you just end up with a cupboard full of stuff you don't use. I'll keep little pieces of jewellery and I've got a beautiful picture from Bikeriders... I kind of love keeping things like that, as opposed to clothing and that kind of stuff. The movie is set in the present day but technology stopped 28 years earlier. What would you miss most if the clock stopped now? I think what I'd miss is the live music, the theatre, the movies, the culture. That would feel like a huge absence. Do you have a favourite gig venue in London? (Thinking) I feel like I've been to Brixton Academy a lot. And Alexandra Palace. I went to see Yussef Dayes at the Royal Albert Hall. That's a beautiful venue. I like small venues. I went to see an amazing artist called Lynda Dawn recently at the Deaf Institute in Manchester. It's so intimate, lots of red curtains. I can't remember the last time I went to an arena. I'm already thinking about how long it's gonna take me to get home – which probably says a lot about my age. Prima Facie has been a big part of your life, but you're not playing Tessa in the movie. How do you avoid feeling proprietorial about the role? It existed before me is how I'll simply answer that. I wasn't the first to explore Tessa and she lives on in many different ways. It means a lot to me and when the opportunity came up to tour it, that resonated with me. I felt like I had more to give, and more to explore. And it's amazing that Suzie's (Miller, the playwright) work is travelling the way that it is. Were you interested in exploring the role on screen? It's Cynthia's (Erivo) role. I'm so happy to explore it in the theatre. That feels like where I'm meant to be. Do you have filmmaking ambitions? I can see the workload that it demands (laughs). Maybe way down the line my brain will open up and work in that way, and I'll feel inspired in that way, but at the minute I want something to make me feel something and stretch me in some way. I think it's healthy to be nervous about something you're undertaking. You have a famously passionate fan base. What are those interactions like for you? I've had some really lovely interactions with fans, especially when I think about doing Prima and meeting people outside the theatre. It's always lovely to hear that people have connected to you and your work in some way. That doesn't happen all the time. And Killing Eve?
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Paddy Pimblett calls for Ilia Topuria fight as UFC star vows to end heated feud
After Topuria decided to move up to lightweight and become a two-division champion, Pimblett is eager to settle their bitter feud once and for all Paddy Pimblett has confidently promised to stop long-time rival Ilia Topuria wherever 'the fight goes' amid talks of a showdown between the pair. Pimblett, 30, is widely regarded as one of the biggest names in the sport. Still undefeated in the UFC, the Liverpudlian is ranked eighth in the lightweight rankings. 'The Baddy' continues to rise up the division and - earlier this year - picked up the biggest win of his career. Back in April, Pimblett scored a stunning knockout victory over former Bellator lightweight champion, Michael Chandler. Many believe the 30-year-old is at least one win away from competing for a world title. Over the last few years, Pimblett has gone back-and-forth verbally with Topuria. After almost clashing at a fighter hotel in London back in 2022, the pair have talked about a potential fight in the near future. With Topuria now moving up to 155lbs, a clash between the two could come sooner than expected. 'El Matador' is scheduled to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant title next weekend - with Pimblett set to be cageside for the mouthwatering clash. Should the former featherweight champion come away unscathed and with his hand raised, Pimblett can see him fighting for the belt next. In an interview with on behalf of All Out Fighting, he said: "If Ilia wins, I can see me fighting for the belt next. I'd never usually have said that if it was anyone else, as I'm only ranked 7, but the fact that he keeps talking about me and saying things about me, he's basically telling the world he wants to fight me. "I'm going to be there in Las Vegas on June 29 cage side. If he mentions me, I'll be getting pulled into the cage and I'll be laughing my head off. It'll be quite funny." Regarding how a potential clash between the pair would play out, 'The Baddy' fully believes that he will topple Topuria and settle their bitter feud once and for all. "I'd beat him just like I beat Michael Chandler," he continued. "Ilia thinks he'll knock me out, but he won't get close to me. I wouldn't let him get in range, I'd kick him everywhere and more than likely T/KO him with a punch or a kick. I could even ground him and stop him that way. "I think people overestimate Ilia. He's had a good run, I'm not saying he hasn't, but Jai Herbert hit him with a head kick a few fights ago and he almost didn't survive that. If Jai would have been a bit quicker after he dropped him, he would have finished him. He was very, very lucky to survive that. I'm a lot bigger than Jai, if I'd have hit him with that head kick, I'm snapping his chin, never mind knocking him out. "He's overestimated and had a nice easy run up the featherweight division. I know everyone says that about me, that I've fought people at the right time, and I probably have, but he's fought everyone at not just the right time, but the perfect time. I'd beat Ilia however the fight goes, and whenever it happens." If it is not Topuria next, Pimblett revealed he is open to taking on former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in October. However, the American's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, recently claimed that his star client could walk away from the UFC if he does not fight for the title next. Reacting to Abdelaziz's comments, Pimblett did not mince his words, but has the utmost respect for Gaethje amid talks of a potential clash. "His manager talks s***. His manager is the craziest helmet in all of MMA, and that's saying something because there are a lot of helmets in the sport. It's a load of shit. It's scare tactics into giving him a title shot - I don't believe any of it. "I respect Gaethje, he's a brilliant fighter, but he's just beat the no.12 ranked fighter by decision, whereas I've just knocked out the no.7. I stopped Chandler in round 3, Gaethje couldn't even finish him. He had to take him to a decision."
