John Mullins
Encyclopedia
John Christopher 'Johnny' Mullins (born 6 November 1985 in Hampstead
, Greater London
) is an English
footballer who currently plays for Rotherham United
. Mullins is a versatile defender
, who usually plays in the right-back position.
and captained the reserve side but did not graduate to the first-team. He had two successful spells on loan at Kidderminster Harriers
during the 2004–05 and 2005–06 season, where he made 50 appearances in all competitions for Kidderminster and collected a Player of the Season award. At the end of the 2005–06 season, he was released by Reading and joined Mansfield on a two-year contract. He immediately established himself in the first-team and made 48 appearances in the 2006–07 season, scoring two goals. In the 2007–08 season, Mullins was described by manager Billy Dearden as the most improved player in League Two and won Mansfield's Player of the Season award. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Football Conference
at the end of the 2007–08 season, he was out of contract and turned down the offer of a new contract, saying that he wanted to stay in the Football League.
In June, 2008, he joined Stockport County on a two-year deal, with Stockport paying Mansfield compensation. Mullins started strongly at his new club, playing more often in a central defensive position due to Stockport's shortages in that area. Despite often not playing in his favored position, he has impressed, and became the club's vice-captain after a falling out between manager Jim Gannon
and club captain Gareth Owen. Mullins captained Stockport on several occasions after injuries to Michael Raynes
.
with a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting.
Hampstead
Hampstead is an area of London, England, north-west of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Camden in Inner London, it is known for its intellectual, liberal, artistic, musical and literary associations and for Hampstead Heath, a large, hilly expanse of parkland...
, Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
) is an English
England
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footballer who currently plays for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. Mullins is a versatile defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, who usually plays in the right-back position.
Career
Mullins came up through the youth system at ReadingReading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
and captained the reserve side but did not graduate to the first-team. He had two successful spells on loan at Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
during the 2004–05 and 2005–06 season, where he made 50 appearances in all competitions for Kidderminster and collected a Player of the Season award. At the end of the 2005–06 season, he was released by Reading and joined Mansfield on a two-year contract. He immediately established himself in the first-team and made 48 appearances in the 2006–07 season, scoring two goals. In the 2007–08 season, Mullins was described by manager Billy Dearden as the most improved player in League Two and won Mansfield's Player of the Season award. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
at the end of the 2007–08 season, he was out of contract and turned down the offer of a new contract, saying that he wanted to stay in the Football League.
In June, 2008, he joined Stockport County on a two-year deal, with Stockport paying Mansfield compensation. Mullins started strongly at his new club, playing more often in a central defensive position due to Stockport's shortages in that area. Despite often not playing in his favored position, he has impressed, and became the club's vice-captain after a falling out between manager Jim Gannon
Jim Gannon
James Paul "Jim" Gannon is a former footballer and football manager, who is now Director of football and manager of Conference National team Stockport County...
and club captain Gareth Owen. Mullins captained Stockport on several occasions after injuries to Michael Raynes
Michael Raynes
Michael Bernard Raynes is an English professional footballer who plays for Rotherham as a central defender.-Career:Raynes began his career as a trainee at Stockport County...
.
Personal life
In summer 2008, he graduated from Staffordshire UniversityStaffordshire University
Staffordshire University is a university with its main campus based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, and with other campuses in Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury.- History :...
with a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting.