Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has recalled the time that Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper released him.
The talisman has a new book coming out and some transcripts from the copy have been revealed.
Before Mullin hit the big time he was on the books at the Liverpool academy, with Cooper overseeing his development.
Forest boss Cooper was the one who stuck him at left-back as a youngster and then had the horrible task of releasing him.
Mullin recites Cooper moment in latest book
The Wrexham striker has been in fine form for some time and he’s currently on nine goals for the 2023/24 campaign.
People have gone crazy for Wrexham and Mullin is releasing a book after he shot to fame on the Welcome to Wrexham series.
One moment in his career that Mullin discusses in his new book is what his mum said to Forest boss Cooper when he released her son.
In quotes from the Liverpool Echo, it’s claimed that she told the Welshman that he’d regret his decision.
It’s thought that she also said: “You’ll end up buying him back,” to which Cooper responded: “I hope I do.”
Mullin said on his time with the Liverpool academy: “Stuck at left-back, I’d had little chance to show myself as a creative footballer who could deliver so much on the attacking front.”
Forest boss Cooper and Mullin have both moved on
The Forest head coach Cooper will perhaps have some regrets over playing Mullin at left-back but that’s the nature of the beast with trying to nurture young players.
Mullin has made a comeback from the setbacks earlier in his career, whilst Cooper is now managing Forest in the Premier League.
The 29-year-old has been a revelation since signing for Wrexham. He’s scored 85 goals in 105 appearances and helped them win the National League title last season.
Forest boss Cooper is a good and humble bloke. As a result, he won’t have found it easy to release any player during his career as a coach.
Mullin was one that he did get wrong but fortunately for both of them, they’ve moved on to enjoy decent careers in their respective trades.
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