'Rip it up!' – James McClean sends rousing message to Paul Mullin as Wrexham legend bids farewell to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side

Wrexham star James McClean has sent out a message for his colleague Paul Mullin as the legendary forward joined Wigan Athletic.

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• McClean sent rousing message to Mullin
• Striker joined Wigan on loan
• Helped Wrexham gain three consecutive promotions

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Wrexham confirmed on Monday that Mullin has joined Wigan Athletic on loan ahead of the 2025/26 season. The striker scored a staggering 110 goals in 172 games for the Welsh club and played a key role in the Red Dragons' rise from the National League to the Championship.

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• WHAT MCCLEAN SAID

  As Mullin's departure was confirmed, Irish winger McClean took to Instagram to send a rousing message to his colleague. In his story, McClean wrote: "All the best mate @paulmullin12. Rip it up."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mullin, who spent four years at the Welsh club, shared a short yet emotional farewell note as he wrote: "All the very best to everyone at Wrexham this season, keep the train rolling."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MULLIN?

  After a successful journey with Wrexham, the 30-year-old forward will aim to fire Wigan back into the Championship. The club finished 15th last season in League One.