Paul Mullin was left with a punctured lung following a challenge from Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop (Picture: Getty)
Ryan Reynolds has issued a message of support to stricken Wrexham striker Paul Mullin who was left with a punctured lung following a collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.
The goalscoring hero of last season’s memorable promotion campaign now faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the new season after requiring oxygen following a reckless challenge by the United youngster.
Hollywood superstar Reynolds, who co-owns the Welsh club along with fellow actor Rob McElhenney, tweeted after last night’s friendly and said: ‘Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does. The entire Wrexham community is pulling for a speedy recovery.’
Wrexham went on to beat a young United side mainly comprised of Under-21 players 3-1 at a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, but manager Phil Parkinson was furious with the tackle on Mullin.
He said: ‘Mulls is in hospital at the moment. He has a small puncture in his lung. I’ve just had the call and it will be tomorrow morning before the specialist sees him.
‘It is a real blow for us, you can’t hide away from that. I thought it was a clumsy challenge from the goalkeeper and it should have been a straight red.
‘If it is not denying a goalscoring opportunity, it is still a dangerous challenge.
Paul Mullin was Wrexham’s top goalscoer during last season’s historic promotion campaign (Picture: Getty)
‘So, if you add the two scenarios together, he should have been off the pitch. It was a dangerous challenge and Mulls is our talisman.
‘I’m fuming with it, I have to be honest about that. It was a clumsy, reckless challenge in a pre-season game. I can’t say any more than the fact I’m not happy with it at all.’
United were reduced to 10 men when Dan Gore was sent off and Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden and Sam Dalby all scored for Wrexham.
However, the newly-promoted Red Dragons kick off their season in League Two against MK Dons in 10 days and Parkinson admits he does not know how long Mullin will be sidelined for.
‘The way the lads responded after that was outstanding. That is what we are all about as a group – resilience and sticking together,” he said.
‘I don’t know what happens next with Mulls. I’ve only just got the news in the second half. One of the physios went with him to hospital and we will find out later (the extent of the damage). No idea, as yet how long it will be.
‘But he’s out for the start of the season. If you have a punctured lung and only 10 days to get fit, you have to say that’s that.’
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Paul Mullin was left with a punctured lung following a challenge from Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop (Picture: Getty)
Ryan Reynolds has issued a message of support to stricken Wrexham striker Paul Mullin who was left with a punctured lung following a collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.
The goalscoring hero of last season’s memorable promotion campaign now faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the new season after requiring oxygen following a reckless challenge by the United youngster.
Hollywood superstar Reynolds, who co-owns the Welsh club along with fellow actor Rob McElhenney, tweeted after last night’s friendly and said: ‘Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does. The entire Wrexham community is pulling for a speedy recovery.’
Wrexham went on to beat a young United side mainly comprised of Under-21 players 3-1 at a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, but manager Phil Parkinson was furious with the tackle on Mullin.
He said: ‘Mulls is in hospital at the moment. He has a small puncture in his lung. I’ve just had the call and it will be tomorrow morning before the specialist sees him.
‘It is a real blow for us, you can’t hide away from that. I thought it was a clumsy challenge from the goalkeeper and it should have been a straight red.
‘If it is not denying a goalscoring opportunity, it is still a dangerous challenge.
Paul Mullin was Wrexham’s top goalscoer during last season’s historic promotion campaign (Picture: Getty)
‘So, if you add the two scenarios together, he should have been off the pitch. It was a dangerous challenge and Mulls is our talisman.
‘I’m fuming with it, I have to be honest about that. It was a clumsy, reckless challenge in a pre-season game. I can’t say any more than the fact I’m not happy with it at all.’
United were reduced to 10 men when Dan Gore was sent off and Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden and Sam Dalby all scored for Wrexham.
However, the newly-promoted Red Dragons kick off their season in League Two against MK Dons in 10 days and Parkinson admits he does not know how long Mullin will be sidelined for.
‘The way the lads responded after that was outstanding. That is what we are all about as a group – resilience and sticking together,” he said.
‘I don’t know what happens next with Mulls. I’ve only just got the news in the second half. One of the physios went with him to hospital and we will find out later (the extent of the damage). No idea, as yet how long it will be.
‘But he’s out for the start of the season. If you have a punctured lung and only 10 days to get fit, you have to say that’s that.’
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