As a childhood Liverpool fan, that’s quite a statement from Paul Mullin.
But he insists he now has such a strong connection with Wrexham that he would probably choose to go and watch them rather than the Merseyside Reds when he stops playing.
“I used to watch Liverpool at home and away, and go all over the world,” Mullin said after scoring the winner 16 seconds into Saturday’s match at Rotherham.
“But that would change if my career ended tomorrow.
“I would go watch Wrexham anywhere. I love this place for everything it has given me and the support the fans have given me.
“I’ve been here for quite a long time now, Wrexham has become a part of me. I’m really attached to this club.
“So I always want to do well.”
Over 100 goals for Wrexham since his arrival in 2021 – and a talismanic presence for the team for much of that time – tells you just how successful he has been.
Mullin’s expression of dedication to the club came after that lightning-quick goal at Rotherham which kept Wrexham two points behind League One leaders Birmingham.
He will now face his first professional club, Huddersfield Town, in front of a different – and impatient – Racecourse crowd on Tuesday evening.
“I had a good few years at Huddersfield,” Mullin said.
“I’ve never played against them before, so hopefully I can come back and haunt them on Tuesday night.”
The 29-year-old striker will be hoping to retain his place up front after making only his second league start, replacing the injured Jack Marriott.
Marriott suffered a broken leg in training and will have surgery today.
“My departure (to Rotherham) is probably due to very unfortunate circumstances because Jack has been phenomenal for us this season,” Mullin said.
“Sometimes people say ‘Now’s your chance’, but that’s not how I see it. I was really gutted for Jack, he was fantastic.”
Marriott, who scored five goals in 10 League One games this season, will be out until 2025 while his fibula heals.
“It’s horrible to see. He waited a long time to get into the team last season, but he’s been a real star for us this year and has worked hard in every game.
“He’s had injuries before and he’s coming back strong. I’m sure he’ll do the same.”
