Ryan Reynolds responds to Paul Mullin’s horror injury after Man Utd keeper punctures his lung
RYAN REYNOLDS has wished Paul Mullin a “speedy recovery” after the Wrexham star punctured his lung against Manchester United.
The League Two new-boys took on a young Red Devils side in San Diego as part of their US tour on Tuesday night.
Talisman Mullin was forced off just 12 minutes into the match after a horror collision with United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.
The forward required oxygen as he left the pitch and was subsequently rushed to hospital.
Following the incident, Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds tweeted: “Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does. The entire @Wrexham_AFC community is pulling for a speedy recovery.”
Mullin, 28, later posted a selfie from his hospital bed, raising his thumb and thanking fans for their messages of support.
He wrote: “Thanks for all your messages! All good here!”
Wrexham rallied in their star man’s absence to win the match 3-1.
After the game, boss Phil Parkinson was livid with Bishop’s challenge, and the failure of the referee to send the goalkeeper off.
He said: “I’m fuming about it, I’ve got to be honest with you. It was a clumsy, reckless, challenge in a pre-season game and I’m not happy with it at all. I haven’t seen the goalie and he’s probably best steering clear of us for the time being because we’re not very happy.
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“It should have been a straight red. If it’s not denying a goal scoring opportunity it’s still a dangerous challenge so if you add the two scenarios together he should have been off the pitch.
“It’s a dangerous challenge and obviously Paul Mullin is our talisman. The way the lads responded after that I thought was outstanding.
“That’s what we’re all about as a group – resilience, sticking together.”
After the match, Bishop apologised to Mullin on social media.
He wrote: “Just wanted to share my sincerest apologies to
@PMullin7.
“A complete misjudgement and a genuine accident with 0 malicious intent at all!
“Wishing you the speediest recovery and hope to see you back scoring goals as soon as possible!”
Reynolds still appeared to be grateful for the chance to take on a youthful Man United team.
He tweeted: “Massive thanks to @ManUtd for the incredible opportunity to play against a legendary Premier league side.”
