| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Christopher Mullins | ||
| Date of birth | 6 November 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Hampstead, London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Rotherham United | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2006 | Reading | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 21 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 25 | (2) |
| 2006–2008 | Mansfield Town | 83 | (4) |
| 2008–2010 | Stockport County | 69 | (4) |
| 2010– | Rotherham United | 99 | (7) |
| 2012 | → Oxford United (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:25, 28 April 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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John Christopher 'Johnny' Mullins (born 6 November 1985 in Hampstead, Greater London) is an English footballer who currently plays for Rotherham United.[1] Mullins is a versatile defender, who usually plays in the right-back position.
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Career [edit]
Reading [edit]
Mullins came up through the youth system at Reading and captained the reserve side but did not graduate to the first team. This resulted in him being consecutively loaned out.[2][3]
Kidderminster (loan) [edit]
He was loaned out to Kidderminster Harriers for two seasons in a row, and it proved to be a very successful time for him there. He made 50 appearances in all competitions. He also collected a player of the season award.
Mansfield Town [edit]
At the end of the 2005–06 season, he was released by Reading and joined Mansfield on a two-year contract.[4] He immediately established himself in the first team and made 48 appearances in the 2006–07 season, scoring two goals.[5] In the 2007–08 season, Mullins was described by manager Billy Dearden as the most improved player in League Two[6] and won Mansfield's Player of the Season award.[7] 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.[8]
Stockport County [edit]
In June, 2008, he joined Stockport County on a two-year deal, with Stockport paying Mansfield compensation.[9] 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 favoured position, he impressed, and became the club's vice-captain after a falling out between manager Jim Gannon and club captain Gareth Owen.[10] Mullins captained Stockport on several occasions after injuries to Michael Raynes.
Rotherham United [edit]
In 2010 he signed with Rotherham United. He featured consistently in the starting line up, and his defensive performances throughout the duration of his time at the club impressed the fans, resulting in his claiming the 2011–12 MillersMAD player of the year award. Due to him moving away from the area to be closer to his family, he was travelling hours everyday to training and matchdays, only to be frustrated at not playing. This, along with other defensive options, resulted in Johnny being able to leave, thus resulting in him being loaned out to the Kassam Stadium, home of Oxford.
Oxford United (loan) [edit]
On 5 October 2012 he was loaned to fellow League Two side Oxford United for three months. He made his debut in a 0–0 home draw against Gillingham on 6 October.[11]
Personal life [edit]
In summer 2008, he graduated from Staffordshire University with a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting.[12] Johnny supports his local club as a child, Arsenal.
Honours [edit]
- League Two: promotion 2012-13 (Runners Up)
References [edit]
- ^ "Rotherham United capture defender Johnny Mullins". BBC. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ "Johnny Mullins profile". Mansfield Town F.C. official site. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ "John Mullins". Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ "Field Mill move for ex-Royals man". BBC Sport. 2006-05-31. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ "Games played by John Mullins in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ "High praise for Mullins". Mansfield Chad (Johnston Press Digital Publishing). 2008-02-05. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ "Mullins win SSA Player of the season". Mansfield Town FC. 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ Lomas, John (2008-05-19). "Mullins rejects new Stags deal". Mansfield Chad (Johnston Press Digital Publishing). Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ "Mullins agrees deal". Stockport County. 2008-06-18. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ "Gannon wants Owen Apology". Manchester Evening News. 2008-10-01. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
- ^ "Oxford United sign Rotherham defender Johnny Mullins on loan". BBC Football. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ "Hats off to our super students". givemefootball.com. 6 October 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
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- 1985 births
- Living people
- People from Hampstead
- English footballers
- Association football defenders
- Reading F.C. players
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
- Mansfield Town F.C. players
- Stockport County F.C. players
- Rotherham United F.C. players
- Oxford United F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Football Conference players
- Alumni of Staffordshire University
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