John Mullin (footballer)

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John Mullin

Personal information
Full name	John Michael Mullin
Date of birth	11 August 1975 (1975-08-11)
Place of birth	Bury, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1992–1995	Burnley	18	(2)
1995–1999	Sunderland	36	(4)
1998	→ Preston North End (loan)	7	(0)
1998	→ Burnley (loan)	6	(0)
1999–2001	Burnley	75	(8)
2001–2006	Rotherham United	180	(12)
2006–2008	Tranmere Rovers	50	(5)
2008–2010	Accrington Stanley	32	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:12, 20 May 2010 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

John Michael Mullin (born 11 August 1975 in Bury, Greater Manchester) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Accrington Stanley and is the brother of Morecambe player (former Accrington player), Paul Mullin, sons of Bernard and Mary Mullin.

Career

Mullin's career began at Burnley, and has taken in spells at Sunderland (where he had the distinction of scoring the winning goal in a Premier League game against Manchester United in 1997, and the final goal at Roker Park in a 1–0 victory over Liverpool), a second spell at Burnley and Rotherham United. Mullin was released by Rotherham at the end of the 2005–06 season and joined the manager that brought him to the Millers, Ronnie Moore, at Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal.

Whilst at Tranmere he had a reasonable season the first year but his second season on Merseyside brought injuries and subbed appearances. He was first choice centre-mid with Paul McLaren in his first year and netted 5 times. He scored a volley at home to Bristol City in the last minute in Tranmere's 1–0 win. He also scored against Yeovil Town, Northampton Town (twice) and Chesterfield.

After being released by Tranmere at the end of the 2007–08 season, Mullin was signed by Accrington Stanley on a one year contract. It was here John began playing like a true legend. Under new management, Mullin played in his natural attacking role through the middle. He helped Accrington get promoted, and he and his brother, Paul, gave experience to new, young talents like Walker, Meierah and Wass. However, he was deemed surplus to requirements as Stanley began their new adventure in league one. He is now part of Burnley FC youth team coaching staff.

External links

• John Mullin career stats at Soccerbase