In his recently published autobiography, Wrexham star Paul Mullin shared his opinions on booze, nightclubs, and his severe aversion to hangovers.
Consequently, what happened?
Since making headlines by moving to Wales two and a half seasons ago, the free-scoring forward has had lot to celebrate. However, despite the flash and glamour that comes with stardom, it’s unlikely that you’ll see the 29-year-old sipping champagne at a nightclub very soon.
In his memoir, My Wrexham Story, Mullin admits that although he enjoys the odd drink, he has never been a big drinker and is glad to avoid getting a hangover. The striker, in a refreshing admission, says he has never felt pressure from teammates to overindulge during his career.
THOUGHS OF PAUL MULLIN
“The idea that there’s always pressure to be out with the lads, drinking and staying up half the night, is garbage,” Mullin states. I’ve never experienced or seen that. I know I can just be myself, therefore I don’t feel compelled to act a certain way.
I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a fan of nightclubs, even as a child. The allure of visiting a location where I am unable to hear anyone is lost on me. What good is it to be there with your friends and be unable to communicate with them? I would much prefer go to a restaurant or a bar and genuinely catch up with people.
It’s not as though I drink a lot either. Never been in the past. I’m not drawn to it. Half the time, I even dislike the flavor of alcoholic drinks, therefore I don’t appreciate the feeling of being overly inebriated. Furthermore, I detest hangovers. Three days pass before I feel normal again. I just don’t get the appeal of repeatedly doing that. I’ll have a drink and socialize with others if there’s a celebration, but I wouldn’t be drinking to get wasted. It all comes down to socializing.
THE LARGER IMAGE
Alcohol use and British football were closely associated in the past, with player memoirs from the 1970s to the early 2000s frequently featuring stories of inebriated antics. However, the current generation of players is far less likely to engage in the excesses of the past or feel pressured to do so, thanks to an increased attention on diet and lifestyle. Mullin’s cool-headed approach to drinking and mingling appears to be the standard in the current game.
FUTURE PLANS FOR PAUL MULLIN?
This Saturday’s action returns to the League Two promotion chase with a trip to Forest Green Rovers following FA Cup and EFL Trophy play. There won’t be too much booze on the team coach for the journey back from Gloucestershire, win, lose, or draw.
