Mullins playing for Oxford United in 2014
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Christopher Mullins | ||
Date of birth | 6 November 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Hampstead, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Playing position | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Luton Town | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2004 | Reading | ||
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 | 86 | (4) |
2008–2010 | 69 | (4) | |
2010–2013 | Rotherham United | 99 | (7) |
2012 | → Oxford United (loan) | 8 | (2) |
2013–2016 | Oxford United | 119 | (5) |
2016– | Luton Town | 23 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:45, 21 March 2017 (UTC). |
John Christopher "Johnny" Mullins (born 6 November 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two club Luton Town. He primarily plays as a centre-back.
Mullins started his career with Reading, but it was during two separate loan spells with Kidderminster Harriers that he first came to prominence, prompting Mansfield Town to sign him on his release from the Reading in 2006. He was with Mansfield for two seasons before moving to . In 2010, he joined Rotherham United, and following his loan at Oxford United he was made Rotherham's captain as they finished runners-up in League Two. In July 2013, he joined Oxford United permanently, staying for three seasons before his transfer to Luton Town.
Born in Hampstead, Greater London, Mullins signed his first professional contract with Reading on 16 December 2004 until the end of 2005–06, having progressed through the club's youth system. He later became captain of the reserve team and made seven appearances. Mullins was released by Reading upon the expiry of his contract.
Mullins joined League Two club Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of 2004–05 on 17 December 2004, making his debut one day later in a 2–0 defeat away to Cheltenham Town. He scored his first goal for the club on 29 January 2005 in a 3–1 win away to Cambridge United. Mullins also scored the only goal of the reverse fixture against Cheltenham Town on 5 March. His season was ended by a hamstring injury in a 1–1 draw with Yeovil Town on 16 April, having made 21 appearances for the club.