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Branwen Jones

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin reveals why he wrote 'f*** the Tories' on his boots and how the reaction made him even angrier

Wrexham AFC star man Paul Mullin has spoken about the backlash he's received for his custom-made boots and chanting in McDonalds. The Dragons talisman posted a picture of his new footwear emblazoned with an anti-Conservative Party slogan in October of last year and the news hit the headlines across the UK.

Mullin has been one of manager Phil Parkinson's top performers this season as Wrexham secured their place back in the Football League by clinching the National League title. In the deciding game against Boreham Wood in April, the second half of the match saw Mullin scoring a stunning first after cutting in from out wide before he put the cherry on the cake with a smart finish to make it 3-1.

The Liverpool-born forward had built up a superb rapport with the club's fans due to his performances on the pitch and his status as something of a working-class hero, North Wales Live report. In an interview following their win against Boreham Wood, Mullin expressed his admiration for Wrexham.

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