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Paul Mullin delivered a Christmas cracker of a goal, but barely anyone in attendance could see it happen. Mullin started up top for Wrexham as they recorded a crucial 2-1 win over Steve Bruce's Blackpool in their League One Boxing Day clash. The Welsh side went into the contest unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions as they look to secure a staggering third-straight promotion. However, the undefeated streak looked in danger of being ended inside just three minutes as Tangerines forward Ashley Fletcher found the back of the net. Fletcher rose highest to nod home James Husband's cross as the visitors enjoyed a dream start in north Wales. But Wrexham soon hit back in spectacular fashion with a goal worthy of the club's Hollywood ownership. Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer flicked a header off of a throw-in on the right flank in Blackpool's half into the direction of Mullin, who initially had his back to goal. Mullin cushioned the ball on his right quad before he waited for it to drop to the perfect height. He then unleashed a stunning first-time volley just inside the 18-yard box that flew past Blackpool goalkeeper Harry Tyrer and into the back of the net. It was as sweet a strike as Mullin could've asked for and brought Wrexham level. The sensational volley was also Mullin's first League One goal since he scored on October 19 away to Rotherham United and his second of the season. Unfortunately for viewers and potentially some fans at The Racecourse, they may have missed out on Mullin's goal entirely. That's because of the fog that had settled on the ground. One fan wrote on X: "Super Paul Mullin finally scores and no one sees it! Typical. " Another said: "Kop end update. .. that was a brilliant Mullin goal that half the stadium couldn't see! " Specsavers even got in on the fun and commented: "Can't see ball. " Mullin's afternoon came to an end when he was taken off in the 85th minute, but there would be one final twist in the tale just minutes after the substitution Wrexham were awarded a penalty after what appeared to be a controversial handball and former Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher calmly slotted home what proved to be the winner. The win kept Wrexham in third on the League One ladder and are three points behind league leaders Birmingham City, who have 48 points. Victory over Blackpool continued the remarkable progress at Wrexham ever since Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mc Elhenney bought the club in November 2020. In fact, Reynolds was in town for Wrexham's fixture against Cambridge United on December 14 and even brought fellow A-lister Channing Tatum with him. The pair got amongst it the night before the clash at The Fat Boar pub in Wrexham, with Reynolds bravely buying a round for everyone in the venue. © 2024 talk SPORT Limited

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