Wrexham have confirmed that forward Paul Mullin will not be allowed to wear his custom-made "f*** the Tories" boots in Tuesday's game against FC Halifax Town or in any match going forward.
The 27-year-old revealed the anti-Conservative party boots on social media with pictures taken at the club's Racecourse Ground. Wrexham, who are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, said the photographs were taken without their knowledge or approval.
Having been born and raised on Merseyside, Mullin is proud to be where he is from and has paid tribute to this by securing himself some new boots that pay tribute to Merseyside singer Jamie Webster and feature the Liverpool skyline.
But they also feature an anti-Tory message - something Wrexham have condemned, with the club claiming they take a neutral stance when it comes to politics.
A statement read: "The club can confirm that the boots revealed by Paul Mullin on social media will not be worn tonight, or in any other Wrexham AFC fixture and that the photographs taken at the Racecourse Ground were done so without our knowledge or approval.
"For the record, the pictures wouldn’t have been permitted to be taken, had we known, and the issue will be dealt with privately by the club. The club has adopted a neutral position on many matters with a political dimension and intends to continue to do so going forward.
"The club also acknowledge that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, whether that be employees or supporters but would also highlight that an individual view cannot be fairly attributed, as the view of everyone or the club itself. There is no more prominent example of this than the fact that the MP for the constituency within which the club is found, is a Conservative seat.
"After this unwelcome distraction, the club hopes the focus remains on our objectives of gaining promotion on the field and creating community benefit off it, in which Paul Mullin will continue to play a significant part."
Mullin signed for Wrexham in July 2021 after rejecting a new deal at League Two side Cambridge United, with the striker eager to return closer to home for family reasons. He's been in red hot form for Wrexham since making the move, and now has some new gear to score goals with.
Wrexham is only a 55 minute drive from Liverpool, which may explain why Mullin was eager to take on a new challenge with the side owned by Reynolds and McElhenney. Mullin has scored 43 goals in 57 appearances since his switch to north Wales.
Speaking on the owners, Mullin said: "It was a bit strange at first, getting used to Hollywood movie stars being about but they are genuine people and we love working for them. Since they have taken over the club, they have galvanised the town.
"They gave everyone a real lift, at the club and around the community. I think that has been shown in the documentary. They have taken the club to new heights."
